celebrated

adjective

cel·​e·​brat·​ed ˈse-lə-ˌbrā-təd 

: widely known and often referred to

a celebrated author

celebratedness noun

Synonyms

• big-name
• famed
• famous
• noted
• notorious
• prominent
• renowned
• star
• visible
• well-known

Choose the Right Synonym for celebrated

famous, renowned, celebrated, noted, notorious, distinguished, eminent, illustrious mean known far and wide.

famous implies little more than the fact of being, sometimes briefly, widely and popularly known.

a famous actress

renowned implies more glory and acclamation.

one of the most renowned figures in sports history

celebrated implies notice and attention especially in print.

the most celebrated beauty of her day

noted suggests well-deserved public attention.

the noted mystery writer

notorious frequently adds to famous an implication of questionableness or evil.

a notorious gangster

distinguished implies acknowledged excellence or superiority.

a distinguished scientist who won the Nobel Prize

eminent implies even greater prominence for outstanding quality or character.

the country's most eminent writers

illustrious stresses enduring honor and glory attached to a deed or person.

illustrious war heroes

Examples of celebrated in a Sentence

He is one of today's most celebrated young writers.

a celebrated author making an appearance on a talk show

Recent Examples on the Web

Caliente came to public prominence after competing on season 4 of RuPaul’s Drag Race, and quickly became one of the show’s most celebrated queens. —Manila Luzon, Billboard, 30 Apr. 2025

The castle, located on the shore of Lough Corrib, has hosted royalty and celebrities for years, earning a reputation as one of Ireland's most iconic and celebrated landmarks. —Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025

The Bear arrived with humble expectations in 2022, but has since become one of TV's most celebrated series. —Randall Colburn, EW.com, 29 Apr. 2025

After a disappointing 2024 season that saw the Reds finish 77-85 and fire manager David Bell with a week left, the Reds’ brass hired Francona, one of the game’s most celebrated and decorated managers. —C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of celebrate

First Known Use

1549, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for celebrated

• abdicated
• abrogated
• acclimated
• activated
• actuated
• adumbrated
• advocated
• aggravated
• aggregated
• agitated
• allocated
• alternated

Kids Definition

celebrated

adjective

cel·​e·​brat·​ed

: widely known and often mentioned

a celebrated writer