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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Bonds Ranch Road in far north Fort Worth is notoriously frustrating for its traffic congestion, roundabouts and train crossings. Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Oct. 2025 The bottom-three could force the Stars to look to the trade market again this spring, and right-handed defensemen are notoriously expensive to add. The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2025 The Swamp is notoriously rowdy and spirited, but there’s still plenty for families to do in Gainesville, game day or not. Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025 Oat milk, notoriously tricky in cheaper frothers, came out smooth and stable with no splitting or watery texture. Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Oct. 2025 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 9 Oct. 2025.

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