notorious — famous or well-known for something bad; having a bad reputation
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: famous or well-known for something bad; having a bad reputation
Pronunciation (IPA): /noʊˈtɔːriəs/
Korean meaning: 악명 높은, 악명이 자자한
Korean pronunciation: 노**토**리어스
Example Sentences
- My brother is notorious for eating all the pizza before anyone else gets home.
- The notorious hacker was arrested after years of investigation.
- This restaurant is notorious for its terrible service but amazing food.
notorious
ADJECTIVE//noʊˈtɔːriəs//
famous or well-known for something bad; having a bad reputation
The notorious criminal faces angry crowds outside the courthouse
No! He tore us apart — now he's notorious!
From glorious and victorious to notorious.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'notorious' (well-known), derived from 'notus' meaning 'known' (past participle of 'noscere' meaning 'to know'). The prefix 'no-' combined with the suffix '-orious' (full of, characterized by) emphasizes something widely known.
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📝Examples
“My brother is notorious for eating all the pizza before anyone else gets home.”
“The notorious hacker was arrested after years of investigation.”
“This restaurant is notorious for its terrible service but amazing food.”
“She became notorious after the scandal broke.”
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