Famed
adj.joyful, capableliterary
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.
Choose between these
6- playful
reputation has grown into an exciting story
not when Legendary exaggerates achievements that are merely well documented.
- everyday
wide public recognition is the simple point
not when Famous may describe notoriety without admiration.
- warm
public admiration and praise accompany being known
not when Celebrated can also mean marked by festivities.
- professional
a specific distinction is recognized without fanfare
not when Noted is cooler and less impressive than famed.
- formal
strong reputation for excellence deserves dignified praise
not when Renowned is too elevated for brief local popularity.
- literary
a long record of honor calls for ceremonial language
not when Illustrious sounds pompous for a popular café.
Said against
3- unknown
- obscure
- uncelebrated
It naturally appears in
3- famed for
The workshop is famed for instruments with a mellow tone.
- internationally famed
The internationally famed garden began as a school project.
- famed architect
A famed architect donated the plans for the clinic.
Where this comes from
- wiktionary, English adjective sense: renowned or celebrated opens in a new tab · retrieved 2026-07-26
The definition and the example on this page are written here. The dictionaries above ground which meaning is being described, not the wording.