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renowned

UK
/rɪˈnaʊnd/
US
/rɪˈnaʊnd/

Translations

renownedadjective
more renowned
Comp.
most renowned
Super.
UK
/rɪˈnaʊnd/
US
/rɪˈnaʊnd/
renomméSe dit d’une personne ou d’une chose connue et estimée pour sa qualité ou sa notoriété.
The renowned scientist received a prestigious award for her groundbreaking research.
La scientifique renommée a reçu un prix prestigieux pour ses recherches novatrices.
Additional translations
célèbreVariante plus générale, souvent centrée sur la notoriété.
réputéEmploi fréquent quand la renommée repose sur une bonne réputation.
Synonyms
famous
celebrated
notable
eminent
distinguished
illustrious
acclaimed
esteemed
reputable
well-known
Antonyms
unknown
obscure
renownverb

renowned

Past Simple

renowned
Past Simple
renowned
Past Participle
renowning
Gerund
UK
/rɪˈnaʊn/
US
/rɪˈnaʊn/
Archaic or literary usage; chiefly found in the past participle form "renowned".
illustrerSens vieilli : rendre célèbre, donner de la renommée.
Deeds of valor did renown the knight throughout the realm.
Des actes de bravoure ont illustré le chevalier dans tout le royaume.
Synonyms
make famous
fame
glorify
celebrate
lionize
popularize
publicize
distinguish
honor
laud
eulogize
exalt
acclaim

Definitions

renownedadjective
Known or talked about by many people; famous.
The renowned scientist received a prestigious award for her groundbreaking research.
renownverb
(Archaic) To give renown to; to make famous or celebrated.
Deeds of valor did renown the knight throughout the realm.
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