Entry Word: celebrity

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 a person who is widely known and usually much talked about <celebrities from sports and entertainment attended the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games>

Synonyms figure, light, luminary, notable, personage, personality, somebody, standout, star, superstar, VIP

Related Words favorite, hero, idol; demigod, dignitary, eminence, immortal, pillar, worthy; baron, big shot, bigwig, magnate, mogul, nabob

Near Antonyms lightweight, mediocrity; has-been

Antonyms nobody

2 the fact or state of being known to the public <an actor who feels very uncomfortable with his celebrity> — see fame