famed

[ feymd ]

adjective

1. very well known and, often, highly regarded; famous.

Other Words From

• over·famed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of famed¹

First recorded in 1525–35; fame + -ed ³

Example Sentences

David Rooney, author of About Time: A History Of Civilisation in Twelve Clocks, described the item as "the world's most famed watch" and "a true masterpiece".

From BBC

Despite the new happenings, Red Lobster is getting rid of its famed promotion: Ultimate Endless Shrimp.

From Salon

In the mid-1800s, famed naturalist Charles Darwin wrote that "the lower animals, like man, manifestly feel pleasure and pain, happiness and misery."

From Science Daily

For a rare, if not lucky, few days a year, Yosemite National Park’s famed El Capitan granite cliff converts into what looks like an active volcano jutting 3,000 feet above the valley floor.

From Los Angeles Times

Cavendish was famed during his career for beating younger and stronger riders to the line based on the timing of his attacks and how long he could hold on to high levels of power.

From BBC

Related Words

• noted
• renowned