celebrity

celebrity

noun

Definition of CELEBRITY

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 big name, cause célèbre (also cause celebre), celeb, figure, icon (also ikon), light, luminary, megastar, name, notability, notable, notoriety, personage, personality, somebody, standout, star, superstar, VIP

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

Near Antonyms lightweight, mediocrity; has-been

Antonyms nobody, noncelebrity

2

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

Synonyms celebrity, notoriety, renown

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

Antonyms anonymity, oblivion, obscureness, obscurity