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

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 notes

In plain EnglishUsed before a fact to signal "this is a well-known thing about the subject."

Common pairings

famously difficult famously said

Word forms

more famously comparative, most famously superlative

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Einstein _____ failed a school exam early in his life.

Etymology

From famous + the adverb suffix -ly.

Synonyms

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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.

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