Far-famed
adj.joyful, capableliterary
What it means
Widely known and admired across distant places.
Reach for it when giving an old-fashioned grandeur to fame that reaches distant places
The far-famed storyteller drew listeners from neighboring islands.
Choose between these
6- everyday
fame has acquired an almost mythic scale
not when Legendary can exaggerate ordinary regional distinction.
- everyday
widely known
plain accuracy matters more than ornament
not when Widely known may indicate notoriety rather than admiration.
- everyday
world-famous
recognition is genuinely international
not when World-famous overclaims when reputation reaches only one region.
- professional
public praise is well documented
not when Celebrated can refer to a brief current success.
- formal
distinguished achievement deserves elevated praise
not when Illustrious suits people and institutions better than food or scenery.
- formal
established esteem matters without geographic imagery
not when Renowned does not state how widely the reputation travels.
Said against
3- obscure
- local
- unknown
It naturally appears in
3- far-famed artist
The far-famed artist returned to teach in her village.
- far-famed gardens
Travelers crossed the county to visit the far-famed gardens.
- far-famed skill
His far-famed skill with stone arches drew royal commissions.
Where this comes from
- wiktionary, English adjective sense: famous in distant places opens in a new tab · retrieved 2026-07-26
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