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What is the adjective for famous?

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Included below are past participle and present participle forms for the verb fame which may be used as adjectives within certain contexts.

famous
  1. Well known.
  2. In the public eye.
  3. Synonyms:
      4. celebrated, noted, prominent, renowned, acclaimed, distinguished, eminent, famed, notable, remarkable, signal, well-known, glorious, honoured, legendary, august, illustrious, leading, lionised, lionized, noteworthy, notorious, popular, reputable, esteemed, exalted, great, honored, influential, pre-eminent, respected, venerable, big-name, conspicuous, foremost, important, recognised, recognized, applauded, elevated, infamous, memorable, preeminent, visible, imposing, peerless, powerful, star, much-publicized, of repute … more
  4. Examples:
      5. “He was famous for discovering many talented bands and introducing new music to his listeners.”
      “The chain had just opened in the little town and locals couldn't wait to sample their famous turkey sandwich.”
      “Here we will activate your sympathetic nervous system using a famous model pain stimulus: dunking your hand in ice water.”
fameworthy
  1. Worthy or deserving of fame.
famed
  1. Having fame; famous or noted.
  2. Synonyms:
      3. celebrated, renowned, famous, illustrious, prominent, distinguished, eminent, acclaimed, notable, noted, esteemed, respected, recognised, recognized, honored, honoured, notorious, exalted, star, legendary, lionised, lionized, remarkable, visible, infamous, well-known, well known, big-name, much publicized, widely-known, important, great, prestigious, outstanding, preeminent, influential, pre-eminent, venerable, noteworthy, reputable, glorious, leading, elevated, revered, noble, admired, august, of note, foremost, well thought of … more
  3. Examples:
      4. “Most biologists believe the famed waggle dance of the honeybee constitutes coded language that directs other bees to nectar and pollen.”
      “Gerry Baker, the famed acarologist here at MSU, joined us again for the Cross Trip.”
      “Otavalo is a small town nestled up in the mountains some two hours drive from Quito, and Saturday is its famed market day.”
famoused
  1. (obsolete) famed; renowned
fameless
  1. (chiefly obsolete) Without fame.
  2. Examples:
      3. “Sluggish are the spirits and base the lot of the men I am ordained to lead through a dull life to a fameless grave.”
      “He died at Boulogne, France, in poverty, after nearly thirty years of exiled and fameless life.”
      “Among other many famous pictures the most comprehensive presentation of F. C. Gundlach's work shows many fameless facets of F. C. Gundlach's work to date.”
famousest
  1. superlative form of famous: most famous
faming
  1. present participle of fame
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