renowned

[ri-nound]

adjective

1. celebrated; famous.

   Synonyms: notable, honored, distinguished, famed

renowned

/ rɪˈnaʊnd /

adjective

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

Other Word Forms

• renownedly adverb
• renownedness noun
• unrenowned adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of renowned¹

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

Example Sentences

Named after its founding sponsor Sir John Moores the internationally renowned prize was first awarded in 1957.

From BBC

Finally, residents and visitors at the Inland Empire’s renowned nudist colony, Olive Dell Ranch, were told to put their clothes on or leave.

From Los Angeles Times

Looking more at ease, Osaka's renowned ball-striking returned, and rediscovering her confidence led to the Montreal final in her first tournament with Wiktorowski.

From BBC

At the memorial, renowned filmmaker Angus Gibson touched on this, describing how she would ask him for work during difficult times.

From BBC

He will assess the qualities Bradley has recruited - renowned ball strikers with distance as well as touch on and around the greens.

From BBC

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