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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

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  • everyday

    legendary

    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

    celebrated

    public praise is well documented

    not when Celebrated can refer to a brief current success.

  • formal

    illustrious

    distinguished achievement deserves elevated praise

    not when Illustrious suits people and institutions better than food or scenery.

  • formal

    renowned

    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

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  • 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.

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