famous

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[edit] Etymology

From Anglo-Norman famous, from Old French fameus (French: fameux).

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[edit] Adjective

famous (comparative more famous, superlative most famous)

Positive
famous

Comparative
more famous

Superlative
most famous
  1. Well known.
  2. In the public eye.
    A celebrity is famous.

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well known
in the public eye
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