notoriety
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noun \ˌnō-tə-ˈrī-ə-tē\ plural no·to·ri·e·ties
Definition of NOTORIETY
1
: the quality or state of being notorious
2
: a notorious person
See Examples of NOTORIETY
- He achieved instant fame and notoriety with the release of his film.
- She gained notoriety when nude photographs of her appeared in a magazine.
- His comment about the President has given him a notoriety that he enjoys very much.
Origin of NOTORIETY
Middle French or Medieval Latin; Middle French notorieté, from Medieval Latin notorietat-, notorietas, from notorius
First Known Use: circa 1650
Related to NOTORIETY
- Synonyms
- big name, cause célèbre (also cause celebre), celeb, figure, icon (also ikon), light, luminary, megastar, name, notability, notable, celebrity, personage, personality, somebody, standout, star, superstar, VIP
- Antonyms
- nobody, noncelebrity
Rhymes with NOTORIETY
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