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renowned

American  
[ri-nound] / rɪˈnaʊnd /

adjective

  1. celebrated; famous.

    Synonyms:
    notable, honored, distinguished, famed
renowned British  
/ rɪˈnaʊnd /

adjective

  1. having a widespread, esp good, reputation; famous

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Other Word Forms

  • renownedly adverb
  • renownedness noun
  • unrenowned adjective

Etymology

Origin of renowned

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English; renown + -ed 2

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