Famous

/FAY-mus/

प्रसिद्ध (prasiddh)

Beginner Daily

Meanings

  1. Known about by many people
  2. Renowned or celebrated
  3. Widely recognized

Example Sentences

  • "The Taj Mahal is one of the most famous monuments in the world."
  • "She became famous overnight after her video went viral on social media."
  • "The famous scientist delivered a lecture at the Indian Institute of Science."

Etymology

From Latin 'famosus' (much talked of, renowned), from 'fama' (fame, report, rumor), from the root of 'fari' (to speak).

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