Renowned — Re*nowned (r? nound ), a. Famous; celebrated for great achievements, for distinguished qualities, or for grandeur; eminent; as, a renowned king. Some renowned metropolis with glistering spires. Milton. [1913 Webster] These were the renowned of… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
renowned — (adj.) late 14c.; pp. adjective from RENOWN (Cf. renown) … Etymology dictionary
renowned — *famous, famed, celebrated, eminent, illustrious Analogous words: praised, acclaimed, lauded, extolled (see PRAISE): outstanding, signal, prominent (see NOTICEABLE) … New Dictionary of Synonyms
renowned — [adj] famous acclaimed, celebrated, celebrious, distinguished, eminent, esteemed, extolled, famed, great, illustrious, in the limelight*, lauded, monster*, name*, notable, noted, of note, outstanding, praised, prominent, redoubted, signal,… … New thesaurus
renowned — [ri nound′] adj. having renown; famous SYN. FAMOUS … English World dictionary
renowned — adj. renowned as; for (renowned as a pianist; renowned for one s inventions) * * * [rɪ naʊnd] for (renowned as a pianist; renowned for one s inventions) renowned as … Combinatory dictionary
renowned — re|nowned [rıˈnaund] adj known and admired by a lot of people, especially for a special skill, achievement, or quality = ↑famous renowned for ▪ an island renowned for its beauty renowned as ▪ He s renowned as a brilliant speaker. renowned… … Dictionary of contemporary English
renowned — re|nowned [ rı naund ] adjective famous and admired for a special skill or achievement: a renowned artist/writer/sprinter The program includes a performance by the world renowned Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. renowned as: Perry was renowned as… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
renowned — adjective known and admired by a lot of people, especially for some special skill, achievement, or quality: be renowned for: The region is renowned for its fine Persian rugs. | be renowned as: Goldman was renowned as a journalist and author. |… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
renowned — UK [rɪˈnaʊnd] / US adjective famous and admired for a special skill or achievement a renowned artist/writer/sprinter The programme includes a performance by the world renowned Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. renowned as: Perry was renowned as an… … English dictionary