Added 9 October 2026 famed /feɪmd/ adjective Categories: Describing WordsRare Words In Latin: fāmōsus Wiktionary adjective ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about famed at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Widely known and esteemed. a famous actor Related Words: celebratedfamousrenownednotedknownillustriousnotablefar-famedworld-famouswell-knowndistinguishedacclaimed Back to today's word