Simple meaning
What does Famous mean?
Famous means known by many people.
Dictionary definition
Known by many people because of talent, achievements, or an important event.
Example sentences
Famous in a sentence
easy
The museum is famous for its giant dinosaur model.
medium
She became famous for her helpful science videos.
hard
A town can be famous for one special festival.
Synonyms
Words like Famous
well-knownUse for someone or something many people know.
popularUse when many people like or follow something.
Antonyms
Opposite words
unknownUse when few people know someone or something.
unnoticedUse when something gets little attention.
Word family
Famous word family
Base word
famous
noun
fame
Being known by many people.
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What does famous mean?
Famous describes someone or something widely known.
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