famous (/ˈfeɪ.məs/)
adjective · Beginner · Adjectives
🔊 /ˈfeɪ.məs/
Meaning
Meaning: well-known
Known about by very many people.
Examples
🗣 The famous actor was surrounded by fans as soon as he arrived.
Etymology
From Latin ‘famosus’ (much talked of), from ‘fama’ (fame).
How & Where It’s Used
Used for widely known people, places, or things.
Tags: society