famed

UK: /ˈfeɪmd/ US: (fāmd)

From the verb fame: (⇒ conjugate)

famed is: ⓘ

v past

v past p

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famed  (fāmd), adj. 

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

• fame + -ed³ 1525–35

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fame /feɪm/   n. [uncountable]

1. the state or condition of being well or widely known, esp. favorable reputation;
   renown:
   great fame as a painter.

famed, adj. 

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fame  (fām), n., v., famed, fam•ing. 
n. 

1. widespread reputation, esp. of a favorable character;
   renown;
   public eminence:
   to seek fame as an opera singer.
2. common estimation or opinion generally held of a person or thing;
   reputation.

v.t. 

3. [Archaic.] to have or spread the renown of;
   to make famous.

• Latin fāma talk, public opinion, repute, akin to fārī to speak
• Anglo-French, Old French
• Middle English 1175–1225

fame′less, adj.