famed
Known by many
Famed means famous or widely known, typically for something positive: a famed explorer, the famed beaches of Hawaii.
It functions like renowned but sounds slightly more literary.
Unlike infamous, famed carries no negative connotation—it simply indicates widespread recognition.
Publicly and enthusiastically praised
- distinguishedNotable and respected
- eminentHigh in rank, respected
- esteemedGreatly respected, admired
- illustriousWidely admired for achievements
prominent · respected · honored · decorated · venerated · reputable · notable · influential
Of folklore, not fact
- epicImpressively grand in scope
- heroicExceptionally brave and noble
- storiedCelebrated in legend
- fabledCelebrated in folklore
timeless · immortal · saga · folklore · tale · classic · iconic · ancient
Widely known and esteemed
- starLuminous astronomical object
- paparazziAggressive celebrity photographers
- tabloidsSensational gossip newspapers
- autographsHandwritten celebrity names
fans · headlines · publicity · entourage · limelight · photoshoot · endorsements · premiere
Morally offensive or shocking
- disgracedBrought into shame
- tarnishedOxidized and discolored
- controversialCausing public dispute
- sensationalArousing intense excitement
tabloid · stigmatized · discredited · vilified · exposed · shamed · blacklisted · condemned
acclaimed
Publicly and enthusiastically praised
- distinguishedNotable and respected
- eminentHigh in rank, respected
- esteemedGreatly respected, admired
illustrious · prominent · respected · honored · decorated · venerated · reputable · notable · influential · laureate
mythical
Of folklore, not fact
fabled · timeless · immortal · saga · folklore · tale · classic · iconic · ancient · chivalrous
renowned
Widely known and esteemed
- starLuminous astronomical object
- paparazziAggressive celebrity photographers
- tabloidsSensational gossip newspapers
autographs · fans · headlines · publicity · entourage · limelight · photoshoot · endorsements · premiere · stardom
scandalous
Morally offensive or shocking
- disgracedBrought into shame
- tarnishedOxidized and discolored
- controversialCausing public dispute
sensational · tabloid · stigmatized · discredited · vilified · exposed · shamed · blacklisted · condemned · reviled
- famecelebrity, renown, well-known, stardom, renowned
- reputationreputation, reputable, bad reputation, repute, disreputable
famedunknown
Not yet discovered
obscure · anonymous · nameless · unsung · unheard-of
famedundistinguished
Lacking notable qualities
unremarkable · ordinary · unexceptional · nondescript · commonplace
- famous last wordsStatement events soon contradict
- famous peopleWidely recognized public figures
- claim to fameDistinguishing accomplishment or feature
- posthumous fameAcclaim arriving after death
- fame and fortuneCelebrity paired with wealth
- hall of fameInstitution honoring the best
fame, famous, infamous, defame, infamy, defamation, famously, defamatory, defamer