Famously

Pronunciation: /ˈfeɪməsli/

Definitions of famously

adverb A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, indicating manner, time, place, or degree.

Example Sentences

A1 She famously loves to bake cookies for her friends.

A2 The Eiffel Tower in Paris is famously known for its stunning views.

B1 Shakespeare is famously known for his contributions to English literature.

B2 Leonardo da Vinci is famously remembered for his iconic painting, the Mona Lisa.

C1 Marie Curie is famously recognized for her groundbreaking research in radioactivity.

C2 Albert Einstein is famously renowned for his theory of relativity.

Examples of famously in a Sentence

formal The Mona Lisa is famously known as one of the most iconic paintings in art history.

informal Taylor Swift is famously known for writing breakup songs about her exes.

slang Beyoncé is famously slaying the music industry with her new album.

figurative The Eiffel Tower is famously standing tall as a symbol of love and romance.

Grammatical Forms of famously

• past tense: became
• plural: famouslyes
• comparative: more famously
• superlative: most famously
• present tense: famously
• future tense: will famously
• perfect tense: has famously
• continuous tense: is famously
• singular: famously
• positive degree: famous
• infinitive: to be famous
• gerund: famouslying
• participle: famouslyed

Origin and Evolution of famously

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'famously' originated from the Middle English word 'famouse', which was derived from the Old French word 'fameux' meaning 'renowned'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'famously' has evolved to emphasize someone or something being well-known or celebrated for a particular quality or achievement.