- famed
- famed "much talked about," 1530s, pp. adj. from fame (v.), c.1300, from O.Fr. famer, from fame (see FAME (Cf. fame) (n.)).
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famed — is a literary word meaning ‘made famous’, and is found (for example) in Shakespeare and Byron, often followed by for (the cause of the fame): • The English, for example, were famed for their assumptions of innate superiority J. Wormald, 1991 •… … Modern English usage
famed — [feımd] adj written well known = ↑famous ▪ the famed literary critic Nathan Hall famed for ▪ the island of Lontar, famed for its nutmeg and cloves … Dictionary of contemporary English
famed — [ feımd ] adjective known by many people for a particular quality or achievement: a famed poet famed for: a restaurant famed for its seafood … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
famed — famed; un·famed; … English syllables
famed — index famous, illustrious, notable, notorious, outstanding (prominent), renowned, reputable Burton s … Law dictionary
famed — *famous, renowned, celebrated, eminent, illustrious Antonyms: obscure … New Dictionary of Synonyms
famed — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ famous; well known … English terms dictionary
famed — [fāmd] adj. [pp. of FAME] much talked about or widely known; famous; renowned (for something) … English World dictionary
Famed — Fame Fame, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Famed},; p. pr. & vb. n. {Faming}.] 1. To report widely or honorably. [1913 Webster] The field where thou art famed To have wrought such wonders. Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. To make famous or renowned. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
famed — [[t]fe͟ɪmd[/t]] ADJ GRADED: oft ADJ for n If people, places, or things are famed, for a particular thing, they are very well known for it. The city is famed for its outdoor restaurants. ...the famed Brazilian photographer Sebastiao Salgado. Syn:… … English dictionary
