famously

adverb

fa·​mous·​ly ˈfā-məs-lē 

1

: in a celebrated manner

2

: in a superlative fashion

3

: to an unusual degree : very

Examples of famously in a Sentence

The executive famously insisted on riding the bus to work every day.

Recent Examples on the Web

The Poles, many of whom still view the Soviets as villains on par with Nazi occupiers, famously felt no such feelings. — Madeleine Wulfahrt, New Yorker, 8 July 2026

His obvious wig — made even more obvious since the actor is quite famously bald — still has more vivacity than the film’s tepid choreography. — Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 8 July 2026

The Late Show famously ended in May after CBS axed the traditional late night talk show format. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026

Dwayne Johnson is a famously big guy, one who has emptied the ocean of cod to fulfill his protein needs and whose workouts could form their own editorial verticals at various men’s magazines. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 8 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1546, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

famously

adverb

fa·​mous·​ly

ˈfā-məs-lē

: in a splendid or excellent manner

got along famously together