celebrated

[ sel-uh-brey-tid ]

adjective

1. renowned; well-known:

   the celebrated authors of best-selling books.

   Synonyms: lionized, noted, honored, illustrious, notable

celebrated

/ ˈsɛlɪˌbreɪtɪd /

adjective

1. usually prenominal famous

   a celebrated pianist

   a celebrated trial

Other Words From

• cele·brated·ness noun
• un·cele·brated adjective
• well-cele·brated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of celebrated¹

First recorded in 1540–50; celebrate + -ed ²

Synonym Study

See famous.

Example Sentences

The day before the closing news dropped, Jake Shears, who composed the musical’s lyrics, celebrated how far “Tammy Faye” has come.

From Los Angeles Times

They even celebrated missed first serves by the Dutch in a football-style atmosphere.

From BBC

Reproductive rights groups sounded the alarm that Oz, who celebrated the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

The team also experienced an economic windfall this season, thanks to the staggering revenue boosts that came with Ohtani’s celebrated arrival and the club’s first full-season World Series title since 1988.

From Los Angeles Times

Although this passion for technology is celebrated by some, others are more sceptical.

From BBC