Pronunciation: /ˈɪnfəməs/

Definitions of infamous

adjective well-known for some bad quality or deed; notorious

Example Sentences

A1 The infamous pirate was feared by all who sailed the seas.

A2 The town's infamous haunted house attracted thrill-seekers from far and wide.

B1 The infamous criminal was finally captured after a long and intense manhunt.

B2 The infamous scandal rocked the political world and led to the downfall of several high-ranking officials.

C1 The infamous dictator's reign of terror ended with his capture and trial for war crimes.

C2 The infamous serial killer's gruesome crimes shocked the nation and left a lasting impact on society.

Examples of infamous in a Sentence

formal The infamous criminal was finally apprehended by the authorities.

informal That restaurant is infamous for their slow service.

slang I can't believe you're wearing those infamous shoes again.

figurative Her infamous temper flared up once more, causing chaos in the office.

Grammatical Forms of infamous

past tense

infamied

plural

infamouses

comparative

more infamous

superlative

most infamous

present tense

infamies

future tense

will be infamous

perfect tense

have been infamous

continuous tense

is being infamous

singular

infamous

positive degree

infamous

infinitive

to be infamous

gerund

infaming

participle

infamed

Origin and Evolution of infamous

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'infamous' originated from the Latin word 'infamis', which means 'disreputable' or 'notorious'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'infamous' has evolved to also mean 'well-known for a bad quality or deed' in English.