adv C2 Proficient Uncommon

notoriously

nuh-TAW-reers-lee

Notoriously (adv) means In a way that is widely known, usually for something negative or difficult. Example: “The exam is notoriously hard to pass.”

adv

In a way that is widely known, usually for something negative or difficult.

"The exam is notoriously hard to pass."

How to use notoriously

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishUsed to say something is famously true, often about a flaw or difficulty.

Common pairings

notoriously difficult notoriously unreliable

Word forms

more notoriously comparative, most notoriously superlative

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Etymology

From Middle English notoryously, equivalent to notorious + -ly.

Origin: Middle English

Rhymes for notoriously

famously anxiously seriously obviously curiously furiously nervously viciously jealously hideously previously vigorously

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Frequently asked questions

What does “notoriously” mean?

The word “notoriously” means in a way that is widely known, usually for something negative or difficult. In plain terms, used to say something is famously true, often about a flaw or difficulty.

How do you pronounce “notoriously”?

“Notoriously” is pronounced nuh-TAW-reers-lee (/nəˈtɔːɹɪəsli/ in IPA).

How do you use “notoriously” in a sentence?

Here is “notoriously” used in a sentence: “The exam is notoriously hard to pass.”

What part of speech is “notoriously”?

“Notoriously” is an adverb.

Is “notoriously” a common word?

“Notoriously” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.