famed
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of famed
Explanation
Something that's famed is very well-known, or famous. Your dad's famed brownies are the highlight of every bake sale in town. The adjective famed basically means "renowned." In other words, something that's famed is famous, usually for its excellence. If a book is famed, it's either a bestseller or a classic, and if your English teacher is famed, it's probably hard to get into her classes because everyone wants to take them. The 16th century meaning of famed was "much talked about," from the now-obsolete verb fame, "spread abroad or report."
Example Sentences
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In 2023, human remains found on a glacier close to Switzerland's famed Matterhorn were confirmed to be those of a German climber who had been missing since 1986.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
A few blocks away, Sloppy Joe's is closed too, despite being extensively restored by the team of Havana's famed historian, Eusebio Leal.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
Mary Anne Shula, the widow of famed Dolphins coach Don Shula, sponsored the couple for club membership, club members said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
KD1’s appearance has sparked varied reactions from fans of Big Bear’s famed eagles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
We are Hassan and Amir, famed adventurers and the world’s greatest explorers, about to receive a medal of honor for our courageous feat...
From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
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