notoriously

adverb

no·​to·​ri·​ous·​ly nō-ˈtȯr-ē-əs-lē 

nə-

1

: in a notorious manner

2

: as is notorious : as is very well known

notoriously, they never got along

Examples of notoriously in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Although Louis has yet to make his Wimbledon debut, the notoriously comical royal also seems to be learning to love the game at an early age. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 4 July 2026

Universities often require numerous essays (Stanford notoriously requires students to write eight supplements), and as students apply to more schools, the effort and time required for writing becomes all the more overwhelming. — Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

The superintendent’s job is a notoriously difficult one, and many past heads of Chicago police have lasted only a few years amid pressure from interest groups, including the local police union. — ABC News, 1 July 2026

The notoriously private Rob Kardashian stepped out to celebrate his sister Khloe Kardashian on her birthday. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1512, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for notoriously

• laboriously
• uproariously
• victoriously
• gloriously