renowned — famous and respected, especially for a particular skill or achievement
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: famous and respected, especially for a particular skill or achievement
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈnaʊnd/
Example Sentences
- The chef became renowned after his restaurant received three Michelin stars and he appeared on every cooking show.
- Harvard University is renowned throughout the world for its academic excellence.
- My grandmother is renowned in our neighborhood for making cookies so delicious that people line up at her door.
renowned
ADJECTIVE[/rɪˈnaʊnd/]
famous and respected, especially for a particular skill or achievement
A renowned chef is surrounded by fans taking photos in a busy restaurant.
A renowned artist draws a crowd from all around.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'renommé', derived from the prefix 're-' (again) combined with 'nommer' (to name), which came from Latin 'nominare'. The word entered English in the 15th century.
Breakdown
re- (again) + nown (name, from Old French nommer) + -ed (adjective suffix) = renowned
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📝Examples
“The chef became renowned after his restaurant received three Michelin stars and he appeared on every cooking show.”
“Harvard University is renowned throughout the world for its academic excellence.”
“My grandmother is renowned in our neighborhood for making cookies so delicious that people line up at her door.”
“The renowned physicist won the Nobel Prize for her groundbreaking research.”
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