Looking for the meaning of the word FAMOUS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of FAMOUS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Famous
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Old French fameus, from Latin famosus ‘famed’, from fama (see fame)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈfeɪməs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
known about by many people
Short Definition:known about by many people
Examples:- a famous star
- the country is famous for its natural beauty
Definition:
excellent
Short Definition:excellent
Examples:- Galway stormed to a famous victory
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