Entry Word: famous

Function: adjective

Meaning: widely known <a book about some of the most famous people of the last century>

Synonyms celebrated, famed, noted, notorious, prominent, renowned, star, well-known

Related Words fabled, fabulous, legendary; infamous; distinguished, eminent, exceptional, great, illustrious, leading, notable, outstanding, prestigious, remarkable; important, significant; favorite, popular, preferred; estimable, honorable, reputable, respectable; formidable, redoubtable

Near Antonyms insignificant, unimportant; inconspicuous; undistinguished, unexceptional; unpopular

Antonyms anonymous, obscure, unknown