celebrated

[sel-uh-brey-tid]

adjective

1. renowned; well-known.

   the celebrated authors of best-selling books.

   Synonyms: lionized, honored, notable, noted, illustrious

celebrated

/ ˈsɛlɪˌbreɪtɪd /

adjective

1. (usually prenominal) famous

   a celebrated pianist

   a celebrated trial

Other Word Forms

• celebratedness noun
• uncelebrated adjective
• well-celebrated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of celebrated¹

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

Synonym Study

See famous.

Example Sentences

Tutors taught them Cambodian dance, and on Christmas, a holiday not traditionally celebrated in Cambodia, a man dressed up as Santa Claus distributed presents.

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For every Holmes, there are entrepreneurs prone to stretching the truth who are celebrated instead of sitting in prison.

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One of the region’s most celebrated autumn events comes from Uplands Cheese, the makers of Pleasant Ridge Reserve, the most-awarded cheese in American history.

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The novel, which is most often labeled postmodern in its themes, was a breakout success, later becoming one of Hungary’s most celebrated works.

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This film is the culmination of years of work, an effort that was celebrated when it debuted at Cannes in May.

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