adjective
Uncommon
famed
faymd
Famed (adjective) means Well known; famous. Example: “The city is famed for its ancient architecture.”
adjective
1
Well known; famous.
"The city is famed for its ancient architecture."
How to use famed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFamous, usually for a specific thing.
Common pairings
famed for
world-famed
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more famed
- Superlative
- most famed
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The city is _____ for its ancient architecture.
Etymology
From fame plus the ending -ed.
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What does “famed” mean?
The word “famed” means well known; famous. In plain terms, famous, usually for a specific thing.
How do you pronounce “famed”?
“Famed” is pronounced faymd (/feɪmd/ in IPA).
How do you use “famed” in a sentence?
Here is “famed” used in a sentence: “The city is famed for its ancient architecture.”
What part of speech is “famed”?
“Famed” is an adjective.
Is “famed” a common word?
“Famed” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between famed and famous?
Both describe being well known, but famed is typically used right before a noun, as in "the famed chef," and appears more often in formal or journalistic writing. Famous is the more everyday, general-purpose word and can stand alone after a linking verb, as in "she is famous."
Does famed take the preposition for or as?
Famed is most often followed by "for" to introduce the reason someone or something is well known, as in "famed for its architecture." It can also take "as" when identifying a role, as in "famed as a pioneer of jazz."
Is famed a formal word?
Yes, famed has a slightly more formal or literary tone than famous and shows up frequently in news headlines, biographies, and travel writing. It is rarely used in casual spoken conversation, where famous is the default choice.
