notoriously

adverb

no·​to·​ri·​ous·​ly nō-ˈtȯr-ē-əs-lē How to pronounce notoriously (audio)
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1
: in a notorious manner
2
: as is notorious : as is very well known
notoriously, they never got along

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For decades, scientists have struggled with this puzzle because Hawking radiation is far too weak to observe directly, and the mathematics connecting gravity with quantum physics is notoriously difficult. Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026 His time in Toronto was notoriously marred by the simple fact that the Leafs were unable to make it past the second round of the playoffs. Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026 Then things turned south when the notoriously secretive Abrams asked if Urban had any questions. Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2026 Newsom said the plan builds on California's effort to make living in the notoriously expensive state a little easier for families. ABC News, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for notoriously

Word History

First Known Use

1512, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of notoriously was in 1512

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“Notoriously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/notoriously. Accessed 12 May. 2026.

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