Famous synonyms

Celebrated, acclaimed, and august are all synonyms for famous. Unknown and obscure are antonyms of famous. And here are 34 another word for famous.

Another word for famous

Acclaimed, august, celebrated, distinguished, eminent, esteemed, exalted, famed, glorious, great, having made a name for oneself, honoured, illustrious, leading, legendary, lionized, much publicized, notable, noted, notorious, of distinction, of high standing, of repute, popular, pre-eminent, prominent, remarkable, renowned, respected, signal, venerable, well known, and infamous are all synonyms for famous.

Famous synonym statistics

Famous synonym page has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 3 synonyms with 5, and 10 letters and 2 synonyms with 6, 13, and 14 letters. 5 synonyms with 7 letters and 6 synonyms with 8 letters.

7 synonyms with 9 letters and 1 synonym with 11, and 25 letters. For a total of 32 another word for famous.

Famous sentences

He became famous very quickly.

That famous landmark attracts tourists.

She’s famous for her generosity.

His famous speech inspired millions.

Related Words for famous

  1. Notorious
    • Synonyms: infamous, of ill repute
    • Opposites: unknown, anonymous, faceless
    • Part of speech: adjective
  2. Indigenous
    • Synonyms: native, endemic
    • Opposites: non-native, introduced, imported
    • Part of speech: adjective
  3. Previously
    • Synonyms: formerly, earlier
    • Opposites: after, as a result of
    • Part of speech: adverb
  4. Unfamiliar
    • Synonyms: unknown, new
    • Opposites: familiar, known
    • Part of speech: adjective
  5. Paramount
    • Synonyms: most important, of greatest importance
    • Opposites: insignificant, minor
    • Part of speech: adjective
  6. Pretentious
    • Synonyms: affected, ostentatious
    • Opposites: natural, unaffected
    • Part of speech: adjective
  7. Malicious
    • Synonyms: spiteful, malevolent
    • Opposites: benevolent, kindhearted
    • Part of speech: adjective
  8. Tedious
    • Synonyms: boring, monotonous
    • Opposites: exciting, interesting
    • Part of speech: adjective
  9. Ominous
    • Synonyms: threatening, menacing
    • Opposites: promising, auspicious, propitious
    • Part of speech: adjective
  10. Oblivious
    • Synonyms: unaware, unconscious
    • Opposites: aware, conscious
    • Part of speech: adjective
  11. Conscious
    • Synonyms: aware, awake
    • Opposites: unconscious, unaware
    • Part of speech: adjective
  12. Prestigious
    • Synonyms: reputable, distinguished
    • Opposites: disreputable, obscure, minor, humble, lowly
    • Part of speech: adjective
  13. Rigorous
    • Synonyms: meticulous, punctilious
    • Opposites: lenient, lax
    • Part of speech: adjective
  14. Spontaneous
    • Synonyms: unforced, voluntary
    • Opposites: planned, forced, calculated
    • Part of speech: adjective
  15. Meticulous
    • Synonyms: careful, conscientious
    • Opposites: careless, sloppy, slapdash
    • Part of speech: adjective
  16. Cautious
    • Synonyms: careful, wary
    • Opposites: incautious, reckless
    • Part of speech: adjective
  17. Among
    • Synonyms: surrounded by, in the company of
    • Opposites: between, outside
    • Part of speech: preposition
  18. Jealous
    • Synonyms: envious, covetous
    • Opposites: admiring, proud
    • Part of speech: adjective
  19. Fabulous
    • Synonyms: tremendous, stupendous
    • Opposites: ordinary, tiny
    • Part of speech: adjective
  20. Ambiguous
    • Synonyms: Unclear, vague
    • Opposites: clear, explicit
    • Part of speech: adjective
  21. Simultaneously
    • Synonyms: at the same time, at one and the same time
    • Opposites: sequentially, independently
    • Part of speech: adverb
  22. Enormous
    • Synonyms: huge, vast
    • Opposites: tiny, minuscule
    • Part of speech: adjective
  23. House
    • Synonyms: home, place of residence
    • Opposites: homelessness, vacancy
    • Part of speech: noun
  24. Continuously
    • Synonyms: Unceasingly, constantly
    • Opposites: intermittently, occasionally
    • Part of speech: adverb
  25. Ambitious
    • Synonyms: aspiring, determined
    • Opposites: unambitious, lazy
    • Part of speech: adjective
  26. Suspicious
    • Synonyms: doubtful, unsure
    • Opposites: trustful, trusting
    • Part of speech: adjective
  27. Previous
    • Synonyms: foregoing, preceding
    • Opposites: following, next
    • Part of speech: adjective
  28. Precious
    • Synonyms: valuable, costly
    • Opposites: worthless, cheap
    • Part of speech: adjective
  29. Generous
    • Synonyms: liberal, lavish
    • Opposites: stingy, selfish
    • Part of speech: adjective
  30. Ridiculous
    • Synonyms: laughable, absurd
    • Opposites: serious, sensible, reasonable
    • Part of speech: adjective
  31. Tremendous
    • Synonyms: very great, huge
    • Opposites: tiny, small, slight, soft
    • Part of speech: adjective
  32. Continuous
    • Synonyms: continual, uninterrupted
    • Opposites: intermittent, sporadic
    • Part of speech: adjective
  33. Mysterious
    • Synonyms: puzzling, strange
    • Opposites: clear, obvious
    • Part of speech: adjective
  34. Anxious
    • Synonyms: worried, concerned
    • Opposites: carefree, unconcerned
    • Part of speech: adjective
  35. Amount
    • Synonyms: quantity, number
    • Opposites: deficiency, excess
    • Part of speech: noun
  36. Numerous
    • Synonyms: many, a lot of
    • Opposites: few, occasional, rare
    • Part of speech: adjective
  37. Familiar
    • Synonyms: close, intimate
    • Opposites: unfamiliar, strange
    • Part of speech: adjective
  38. Nervous
    • Synonyms: highly strung, easily frightened
    • Opposites: calm, relaxed, easy-going
    • Part of speech: adjective
  39. Gorgeous
    • Synonyms: spectacular, splendid
    • Opposites: uninteresting, drab, ugly
    • Part of speech: adjective
  40. Delicious
    • Synonyms: mouth-watering, appetizing
    • Opposites: inedible, unpalatable
    • Part of speech: adjective
  41. Obvious
    • Synonyms: clear, plain
    • Opposites: imperceptible, inconspicuous, obscure
    • Part of speech: adjective
  42. Dangerous
    • Synonyms: menacing, threatening
    • Opposites: harmless, safe
    • Part of speech: adjective
  43. Various
    • Synonyms: numerous, many
    • Opposites: similar, uniform, same, identical
    • Part of speech: adjective
  44. Serious
    • Synonyms: important, significant
    • Opposites: trivial, unimportant, superficial
    • Part of speech: adjective