Associations to the word «Famous»

Wiktionary

FAMOUS, adjective. Well known.
FAMOUS, adjective. In the public eye.
FAMOUS LAST WORDS, noun. A notable final utterance before death, especially one made by a celebrity or historical figure.
FAMOUS LAST WORDS, noun. (figuratively) (expressing sarcasm) A statement which is overly optimistic, results from overconfidence, or lacks realistic foresight.

Dictionary definition

FAMOUS, adjective. Widely known and esteemed; "a famous actor"; "a celebrated musician"; "a famed scientist"; "an illustrious judge"; "a notable historian"; "a renowned painter".

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats