famed
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
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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As the son of famed English folk singer-songwriters Richard and Linda Thompson, he has a musical pedigree — and gifts that are wholly his own.
From Salon • May 15, 2026
Under Schulman, Burberry has refocused on its staple outerwear, including its famed trench coats, in a bid to improve its fortunes.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
But this Pennsylvania home, complete with a $1.5 million renovation, has a connection to the famed architect.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026
Primm Valley, Whiskey Pete’s and Buffalo Bill’s all hosted at one time the famed Bonnie and Clyde V-8 Ford riddled with more than 100 bullets in 1934.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
On May 1, 1915, the British luxury liner Lusitania, famed as the biggest and fastest ship in Atlantic service, sailed from New York on a voyage to England.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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