Word a Day
famed
What does famed mean?
famed (adjective): having fame; famous or noted.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce famed?
/feɪmd/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does famed come from?
From fame + -ed.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of famed?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
Test yourself: do you know “famed”?
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What does “famed” mean?
distinct, sharp, well-marked
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all-encompassing, all around
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specific; discrete; concrete
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having fame; famous or noted
Right! That's what “famed” means.
Which word is closest in meaning to “famed”?
celebrated
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particular
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impossible
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successful
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