famed

[feymd]

adjective

1. very well known and, often, highly regarded; famous.

Other Word Forms

• overfamed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of famed¹

First recorded in 1525–35; fame + -ed ³

Example Sentences

A few miles away, in the cafe at the city’s famed bookstore, Powell’s Books, a trio of retired friends bemoaned their beloved city’s negative image.

From Los Angeles Times

For Gulino, working at the Downtown Disney Lego Store helps create what he calls “magical moments,” whether helping build re-creations of Disneyland’s famed ducks or churros for guests.

From Los Angeles Times

Bali, Indonesia's famed tropical paradise, has charmed plenty of tourists over the years.

From BBC

As crowd control barricades began springing up and artist security personnel lingered outside the famed vinyl record shop, passersby and neighbors alike began to ponder what could be going on.

From Los Angeles Times

And just down the road roll the epic, rounded Alabama Hills, famed in part for their rocks twisted into natural arches.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• noted 
• renowned