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celebrated
SEHL-ih-bray-tihd
Celebrated (adj) means Famous or widely admired. Example: “He was a celebrated chef whose restaurants were always full.”
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Famous or widely admired.
"She became a celebrated actress, but never won any major awards."
"He was a celebrated chef whose restaurants were always full."
"The museum owns several works by a celebrated Dutch painter."
"She is celebrated for her research into renewable energy."
How to use celebrated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWell-known and praised for being excellent at something.
Common pairings
a celebrated author
celebrated for
widely celebrated
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- more celebrated
- Superlative
- most celebrated
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What does “celebrated” mean?
The word “celebrated” means famous or widely admired. In plain terms, well-known and praised for being excellent at something.
How do you pronounce “celebrated”?
“Celebrated” is pronounced SEHL-ih-bray-tihd (/ˈsɛl.ə.bɹeɪ.tɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “celebrated” in a sentence?
Here is “celebrated” used in a sentence: “The museum owns several works by a celebrated Dutch painter.”
What part of speech is “celebrated”?
“Celebrated” is an adjective.
Is “celebrated” a common word?
“Celebrated” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between 'celebrated' and 'famous'?
Both mean widely known, but 'celebrated' adds a strong sense of being admired and praised. Someone can be famous for bad reasons, whereas 'celebrated' almost always implies respect and acclaim.
What is the difference between 'celebrated' and 'notorious'?
'Celebrated' means famous and widely admired, with positive overtones, while 'notorious' means famous for something bad. A celebrated author is respected; a notorious criminal is known for wrongdoing.
What is the difference between 'celebrated' and 'renowned'?
The two are close synonyms, both meaning famous and highly regarded. 'Renowned' leans slightly more towards being known for a particular skill or achievement, while 'celebrated' emphasises public admiration and praise.
Is 'celebrated' a formal word?
Yes, 'celebrated' is fairly formal and complimentary, common in writing and journalism, as in 'a celebrated chef.' In casual speech people are more likely to say 'famous' or 'well-known.'
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