famed

American  

[feymd] / feɪmd /

adjective

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

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Other Word Forms

• overfamed
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of famed

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

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

The book’s title nods to another famed DJ — Art Laboe — whose “Oldies But Goodies” compilations were split between the ballad-heavy “dreamy side” and dance-centric “jump side.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

The famed Frostproof, Florida, was once the seat of the Ben Hill Griffin empire.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

Red Lobster is bringing back its famed Endless Shrimp promotion—with a few strings attached.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

That studio was later used by dancer and choreographer Valerie Bettis, who crafted routines for some of Hollywood and Broadway’s biggest heavyweights, including famed screen siren Rita Hayworth.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Studying data on human structural limits compiled by Finnish mathematicians, famed track coach Brutus Hamilton penned an article for Amateur Athlete magazine stating that a four-minute mile was impossible.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand

Related Words

• noted
• renowned