well-known

well–known

adjective

Definition of WELL-KNOWN

widely known <an anchorwoman so well-known that she passes for a local celebrity>

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

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

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

Antonyms anonymous, nameless, obscure, uncelebrated, unfamous, unknown, unsung