famous
US: /ˈfeɪməs/
UK: /fˈeɪməs/
UK: /fˈeɪməs/
English Vietnamese dictionary
famous /'feiməs/
- tính từ
- nổi tiếng, nổi danh, trứ danh
- (thông tục) cừ, chiến
Advanced English dictionary
+ adjective
~ (for sth)
~ (as sth) known about by many people: a famous artist / hotel + the most famous lake in Scotland + He became internationally famous for his novels and poetry. + One day, I'll be rich and famous. + She was more famous as a writer than as a singer. + So this is the famous dress! (= the one we have heard a lot about but have not seen).
See also -
Idioms: famous last words (saying) people sometimes say Famous last words! when sb is too confident about sth they think is going to happen: 'We should win easily.' 'Famous last words!'
Thesaurus dictionary
adj.
renowned, celebrated, popular, famed, well-known, noted, eminent, pre-eminent, conspicuous, prominent, illustrious, notable, acclaimed, venerable, legendary, distinguished, praiseworthy, honoured, lionized:
A famous architect has been invited to address the convention.
Collocation dictionary
VERBS
be | become | make sb/sth
The school was made famous by its association with Charles Dickens.
ADV.
really, very | quite | internationally, locally
internationally famous rock stars
| justly, rightly
The city is justly famous for its nightclubs.
PREP.
as
He was famous as both a teacher and a scientist.
| for
The town became famous for its lace.
PHRASES
rich and famous
One day I'll be rich and famous, you'll see!
| world famous
He became a world famous conductor.
Concise English dictionary
'feɪməs
adj.
+widely known and esteemed
