well-known

[wel-nohn]

adjective

1. clearly or fully known.

   The well-known reasons are obvious.

2. generally or widely known.

   a well-known painting.

   Synonyms: celebrated, noted, famous, prominent

well-known

adjective

1. widely known; famous; celebrated

2. known fully or clearly

Word History and Origins

Origin of well-known¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75

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