Renowned
Adjective
Definition: Celebrated or famous, widely known or acclaimed.
Synonyms: Famous, Celebrated, Well-known, Esteemed, Acclaimed
Antonyms: Unknown, Obscure, Anonymous, Infamous, Disreputable
- Mozart was a renowned composer of classical music.
- The renowned scientist received the Nobel Prize for her groundbreaking research.
- Renowned can be remembered by breaking it down as "re-" (again) + "nown" (known), emphasizing the idea of being widely known or acclaimed.
Etymology:
From the Old French word "renome", meaning "renown, fame", which ultimately derived from the Latin word "renomen" meaning "reputation" or "fame".
Historical Usage:The term "renowned" has been used in English since the 14th century, evolving from the Old French term and retaining its meaning of being widely known or acclaimed.
Related Idioms:
"Renowned for"
Explanation:This phrase is often used to highlight the specific field or area in which someone or something is particularly famous or celebrated. For example, "Paris is renowned for its cuisine."
Misconceptions:
Confusing "renowned" with "infamous".
Explanation:While both "renowned" and "infamous" refer to being widely known, "renowned" has a positive connotation, indicating fame or acclaim, while "infamous" has a negative connotation, referring to being well-known for a negative reason or reputation.