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

But he celebrated how meat prices had fallen in recent weeks to about $5 a pound from more than $10 a pound in December.

From The Wall Street Journal

Her advocacy found a new stage, literally, at the 15th edition of Rhythms on the Runway, one of Africa's most celebrated annual fashion shows, which took place last month at Accra's historic Osu Castle.

From BBC

When Brook reached three figures in Colombo following an astonishing, series-winning 57-ball century, he celebrated by taking off his batting gloves, striking them together and then tipping them towards his mouth.

From BBC

“Yes, we do belong here,” says Jacob, who knows almost as much as Isaac, just having celebrated his bar mitzvah.

From Literature

Lunar New Year will be celebrated in February to usher in the year of the horse - one of 12 animals repeated in a cycle under the Chinese zodiac calendar.

From BBC