adverb
Uncommon
famously
Famously (adverb) means In a way that is widely known; used to flag a well-known fact. Example: “Einstein famously failed a school exam early in his life.”
adverb
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In a way that is widely known; used to flag a well-known fact.
"Einstein famously failed a school exam early in his life."
"The band famously refused to play encores."
How to use famously
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsed before a fact to signal "this is a well-known thing about the subject."
Common pairings
famously difficult
famously said
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more famously
- Superlative
- most famously
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Einstein _____ failed a school exam early in his life.
Etymology
From famous + the adverb suffix -ly.
Related words
Rhymes for famously
anxiously
seriously
obviously
curiously
furiously
nervously
viciously
jealously
hideously
previously
vigorously
cautiously
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Frequently asked questions
What does “famously” mean?
The word “famously” means in a way that is widely known; used to flag a well-known fact. In plain terms, used before a fact to signal "this is a well-known thing about the subject.".
How do you use “famously” in a sentence?
Here is “famously” used in a sentence: “Einstein famously failed a school exam early in his life.”
What part of speech is “famously”?
“Famously” is an adverb.
Is “famously” a common word?
“Famously” is an uncommon word in modern English.
