Famous

Pronunciation: /ˈfeɪməs/

Definitions of famous

adjective well-known or widely recognized for a particular quality or achievement

Example Sentences

A1 She is a famous singer.

A2 The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark in Paris.

B1 Shakespeare is a famous playwright from England.

B2 Leonardo da Vinci is a famous artist known for his masterpiece, the Mona Lisa.

C1 Albert Einstein is a famous physicist who developed the theory of relativity.

C2 Mozart is a famous composer whose music is still celebrated today.

Examples of famous in a Sentence

formal The famous artist's work is displayed in museums around the world.

informal Have you heard of that famous singer who just released a new album?

slang That famous actor is totally killing it in their latest movie.

figurative The famous landmark stood as a symbol of freedom and hope for generations.

Grammatical Forms of famous

• past tense: became
• plural: famouses
• comparative: more famous
• superlative: most famous
• present tense: is famous
• future tense: will be famous
• perfect tense: has been famous
• continuous tense: is being famous
• singular: famous
• positive degree: famous
• infinitive: to be famous
• gerund: being famous
• participle: famous

Origin and Evolution of famous

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'famous' originated from the Latin word 'famosus' which means well-known or renowned.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'famous' has retained its original meaning of being widely known or recognized, but it has also come to be associated with being celebrated or distinguished in a positive light.