celebrated

American  

[sel-uh-brey-tid] / ˈsɛl əˌbreɪ tɪd /

adjective

1. renowned; well-known.

   the celebrated authors of best-selling books.

   Synonyms:

   lionized, honored, notable, noted, illustrious

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celebrated British  

/ ˈsɛlɪˌbreɪtɪd /

adjective

1. (usually prenominal) famous

   a celebrated pianist

   a celebrated trial

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Related Words

See famous.

Other Word Forms

• celebratedness noun
• uncelebrated adjective
• well-celebrated adjective

Etymology

Origin of celebrated

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

Example Sentences

Bowie will be celebrated in a special three-night residency this Thursday, which is his birthday, Friday and Saturday, the 10-year anniversary of his passing.

From Los Angeles Times

A celebrated director and comedic actor, Rob Reiner was known for his work on iconic films, including “When Harry Met Sally ... ,” “Stand By Me” and “This Is Spinal Tap.”

From Los Angeles Times

In a speech to farmers in Karawang, east of the capital Jakarta, Prabowo celebrated an "important victory" in achieving rice self-sufficiency within just over a year since he entered office in October 2024.

From Barron's

As Bethell removed his helmet and celebrated towards the England dressing room, his father Graham and mother Giselle embraced in the stands, celebrating and wiping away tears of joy.

From BBC

If you treat your daughter’s mistakes as qualities to be celebrated and rewarded, what kind of message does that send her?

From MarketWatch