Definition of "famous"

famous

/ˈfeɪməs/

  • adjective

    comparative more famous or famouser, superlative most famous or famousest

    1. Well known.    

    2. In the public eye.  

  • verb

    third-person singular simple present famouses, present participle famousing, simple past and past participle famoused

    1. (transitive, obsolete) To make famous; to bring renown to.