famously

adverb

fa·​mous·​ly ˈfā-məs-lē How to pronounce famously (audio)
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.
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This is, famously, one of the trickier accessories to puzzle into your luggage. Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 18 June 2026 The most striking endorsement came from a famously tech-shy investor. Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 The stance in 1966 let in North Korea, who famously beat Italy en route to the quarter-finals. Simon Hughes, New York Times, 17 June 2026 Among them was the head of a 10th-century stone Buddha and two kneeling figures that famously flanked the entrance of the Met’s Southeast Asian galleries. Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for famously

Word History

First Known Use

1546, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of famously was in 1546

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“Famously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/famously. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

famously

adverb
fa·​mous·​ly
ˈfā-məs-lē
: in a splendid or excellent manner
got along famously together
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