celebrated

Famous and acclaimed

Celebrated means widely praised and acclaimed.

A celebrated author, chef, or athlete has achieved fame and recognition in their field.

The word carries more weight than merely "famous"—it implies admiration and honor: the celebrated French actress, one of the most celebrated novels of the twentieth century.

To be celebrated is to be worthy of celebration.

acclaimed

renowned

Widely known and esteemed

distinguishedNotable and respected
esteemedGreatly respected, admired
illustriousWidely admired for achievements

eminent · lauded · honored · praised · applauded · recognized · hailed · lionized · decorated · commended

famous

renowned

Widely known and esteemed

legendaryFamous beyond ordinary measure
iconicWidely recognized, enduring
notableWorthy of attention

prominent · well-known · famed · storied · high-profile · star · luminary · superstar · dignitary · personage

festive

holiday

Day of rest

festivalOrganized public celebration
paradeCeremonial public procession
galaFestive formal occasion

jubilee · feast · carnival · fiesta · pageant · revelry · banquet · ceremony · fireworks · commemoration

Categories

establishedestablished, recognized, accepted, acknowledged, confirmed
famefame, famous, renown, famed, well-known
reputationreputation, reputable, bad reputation, repute, disreputable
legendarylegendary, mythic, iconic, heroic, immortal
talked aboutdiscussed, mentioned, debated, described, analyzed
reveredworshipped, venerated, revered, adored, idolized

Opposites

fame and recognition

celebratedunknown

Not yet discovered

obscure · anonymous · unsung · nameless · forgotten

reputation and esteem

celebrateddisgraced

Brought into shame

infamous · reviled · notorious · despised · vilified

commemorative status

celebratedignored

Purposely not noticed

neglected · unmarked · uncommemorated · unobserved · passed over

Phrases

touchdown celebrationsRituals after scoring points
birthday celebrationsAnnual personal milestone events
national celebrationCountry-wide commemorative observance
family celebrationFestive gathering of relatives
street celebrationPublic gathering on roads
celebratory musicSounds marking triumph

Family

celebrate, celebration, celebrating, celebrates, celebrations, celebratory, celebrator, uncelebrated, celebrators

Familiarity: Top 50,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G