renowned Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective satellite widely known and esteemed
illustrious; famed; celebrated; notable; noted; famous; far-famed.
- a famous actor
- a celebrated musician
- a famed scientist
- an illustrious judge
- a notable historian
- a renowned painter
WordNet
Re*nowned" adjective
Definitions
Famous; celebrated for great achievements, for distinguished qualities, or for grandeur; eminent; "Some renowned metropolis with glistering spires." Milton.as, a .renowned kingThese were the renouwned of the congregation. Num. i. 61.
Syn. -- Famous; famed; distinguished; noted; eminent; celebrated; remarkable; wonderful. See Famous .