fame

¹fame

noun \ˈfām\

Definition of FAME

1

a : public estimation : reputation

b : popular acclaim : renown

2

archaic : rumor

Examples of FAME

1. He died at the height of his fame.
2. The book tells the story of her sudden rise to fame.
3. He gained fame as an actor.
4. She went to Hollywood seeking fame and fortune.

Origin of FAME

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin fama report, fame; akin to Latin fari to speak — more at ban

First Known Use: 13th century

Related to FAME

Synonyms

celebrity, notoriety, renown

Antonyms

anonymity, oblivion, obscureness, obscurity

Related Words

infamy; character, mark, name, report, reputability, reputation, repute; cachet, place, position, prestige, rank, standing, stature, status; megastardom, popularity, stardom, superstardom; distinction, eminence, glory, greatness, honor, illustriousness, note, preeminence, prominence, visibility; acclaim, accolade, acknowledgment (or acknowledgement), homage, kudos, laurels, praise, recognition; adoration, idolization

Near Antonyms

disgrace, dishonor, disrepute, ignominy, odium, opprobrium, shame; inconspicuousness, invisibility; unpopularity

Rhymes with FAME

aim, blame, came, claim, dame, flame, frame, game, hame, kame, lame, maim, name, same, shame, tame, wame

²fame

transitive verb

famedfam·ing

Definition of FAME

1

archaic : report, repute

2

: to make famous

First Known Use of FAME

14th century