famous
/ˈfeɪ.məs/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Adjective
Examples
By this my ſword that conquer’d Perſea,
Thy fall ſhall make me famous through the world:
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
In the public eye.
Adjective
Examples
Some people are only famous within their city.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “famous” mean?
Well known.
Is “famous” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.