Famed
What it means
Known by many people for a notable quality or achievement.
Reach for it when giving polished emphasis to the particular reason someone or somewhere is known
The valley is famed for cheeses aged in its limestone caves.
Words to choose between 6
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playful
Fits when reputation has grown into an exciting story
Careful Legendary exaggerates achievements that are merely well documented.
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everyday
Fits when wide public recognition is the simple point
Careful Famous may describe notoriety without admiration.
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warm
Fits when public admiration and praise accompany being known
Careful Celebrated can also mean marked by festivities.
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professional
Fits when a specific distinction is recognized without fanfare
Careful Noted is cooler and less impressive than famed.
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formal
Fits when strong reputation for excellence deserves dignified praise
Careful Renowned is too elevated for brief local popularity.
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literary
Fits when a long record of honor calls for ceremonial language
Careful Illustrious sounds pompous for a popular café.
Opposites 3
- unknown
- obscure
- uncelebrated
Common phrases 3
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famed for
The workshop is famed for instruments with a mellow tone.
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internationally famed
The internationally famed garden began as a school project.
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famed architect
A famed architect donated the plans for the clinic.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Vealhurl, Southern England accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Updated