Notoriety

Pronunciation: /noʊˈtɔr.i.ə.ti/

Definitions of notoriety

noun the state of being famous or well-known, especially for something bad

Example Sentences

A1 Her notoriety as a singer grew after appearing on a popular talent show.

A2 The celebrity gained notoriety for their controversial social media posts.

B1 The politician's notoriety stemmed from a corruption scandal.

B2 The author achieved notoriety for their best-selling novel.

C1 The artist's notoriety in the art world led to a solo exhibition at a prestigious gallery.

C2 Despite his notoriety, the actor remained humble and down-to-earth.

Examples of notoriety in a Sentence

formal The artist gained notoriety for their controversial paintings.

informal She quickly achieved notoriety for her viral TikTok videos.

slang That rapper has notoriety for always getting into trouble.

figurative The haunted house gained notoriety for being the scariest in town.

Grammatical Forms of notoriety

• past tense: notoried
• plural: notorieties
• comparative: more notorious
• superlative: most notorious
• present tense: is notorious
• future tense: will be notorious
• perfect tense: has been notorious
• continuous tense: is being notorious
• singular: notoriety
• positive degree: notorious
• infinitive: to be notorious
• gerund: notoriety
• participle: notorious

Origin and Evolution of notoriety

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'notoriety' originated from the Latin word 'notorietas', which is derived from the Latin word 'notus' meaning known.

Evolution of the word: Originally, 'notoriety' was used to describe being well-known or famous, often in a negative or infamous way. Over time, the word has come to encompass a broader sense of being widely recognized, both positively and negatively.