celebrated

[ sel-uh-brey-tid ]

adjective

1. renowned; well-known:

   the celebrated authors of best-selling books.

   Synonyms: lionized, noted, honored, illustrious, notable

celebrated

/ ˈsɛlɪˌbreɪtɪd /

adjective

1. usually prenominal famous

   a celebrated pianist

   a celebrated trial

Other Words From

• cele·brated·ness noun
• un·cele·brated adjective
• well-cele·brated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of celebrated¹

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

Synonym Study

See famous.

Example Sentences

James Newton Howard is a celebrated composer as well, but the omission of Terence Blanchard, who worked on both “Da 5 Bloods” and “One Night in Miami” last year, is notable.

From Washington Post

The one movie star amid a cast of celebrated stage actors, William is intimidated by the legitimate talent around him and determined not to stick out as dopey eye-candy for Broadway tourists.

From Washington Post

As regular audiobook listeners know, and newcomers will be delighted to learn, the immersive format works especially well for funny and uplifting stories, especially when narrated by celebrated comics like Ali Wong and Steve Martin.

From Time

Michael Barbaro, host of “The Daily” — the celebrated news podcast that shares some staffing with “Caliphate” — badgered journalists on Twitter to soften their coverage of the podcast’s demise.

From Washington Post

Eleven days after Alex Smith made his celebrated return to football, his wife, Elizabeth, began planning a gift to commemorate his triumph.

From Washington Post

It was known as the feast of Akitu, and it was celebrated in April.

From The Daily Beast

Christmas is unique in that it is a global holiday celebrated all over the world by humanity.

From The Daily Beast

Now, it is the most traditional and celebrated Christmas cake in Germany—and definitely not associated with fasting.

From The Daily Beast

BOGOTÁ, Colombia — Most Latin Americans celebrated the rapprochement between the United States and Cuba.

From The Daily Beast

People on the streets of Havana cheered and celebrated the return of fighters from the Sierra Maestra.

From The Daily Beast

He was a patriot of the noblest and most extensive views, and justly celebrated as a man of learning, eloquent and refined.

From Project Gutenberg

John Wilson, a celebrated landscape and marine painter, died at Folkstone, aged 81.

From Project Gutenberg

The great park which surrounded it was one of the most celebrated in all England, celebrated alike for its size and its beauty.

From Project Gutenberg

Peter Elmsly, a partner of the celebrated Paul Valliant, and himself an importer of books and no mean critic and linguist, died.

From Project Gutenberg

Perhaps the marriage celebrated in King's Warren church may turn out well after all.

From Project Gutenberg