celebrated — famous and respected for a particular achievement or quality
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: famous and respected for a particular achievement or quality
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
Example Sentences
- The celebrated detective solved the case by following the trail of pizza crumbs.
- She became a celebrated scientist after discovering that coffee actually makes people smarter.
- The celebrated professor is known for his groundbreaking research in artificial intelligence.
celebrated
ADJECTIVE[/ˈseləbreɪtɪd/]
famous and respected for a particular achievement or quality
The celebrated violinist receives a standing ovation after her breathtaking solo.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'celebratus', the past participle of 'celebrare', meaning 'to honor' or 'to frequent'. The root 'celeber' meant 'much-frequented' or 'famous'.
Breakdown
celebr- (from Latin celebrare, to honor/make famous) + -ate (verb suffix) + -ed (past participle suffix) = celebrated
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The celebrated detective solved the case by following the trail of pizza crumbs.”
“She became a celebrated scientist after discovering that coffee actually makes people smarter.”
“The celebrated professor is known for his groundbreaking research in artificial intelligence.”
“This celebrated novel has been translated into over 50 languages.”
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