Renowned — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb /ri-ˈnau̇nd/ re·nowned

Meaning & Definition of Renowned

Renowned (adjective)

  1. widely acclaimed and highly honored, celebrated

Renowned (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. widely known

    "the renowned painter, sculptor, architect, and engineer, Leonardo da Vinci"

    similar: big-name, celebrated, famed, famous, noted, notorious, prominent, star, visible, well-known
    related: fabled, fabulous, legendary, infamous, distinguished, eminent, exceptional, great, illustrious, leading, notable, noteworthy, outstanding, preeminent, prestigious, remarkable, supereminent, superior, important, significant, acknowledged, recognized, respected, favorite, popular, preferred, estimable, honorable, reputable, respectable, formidable, redoubtable
    opposite: anonymous, nameless, obscure, uncelebrated, unfamous, unknown, unsung
    near: insignificant, unimportant, inconspicuous, undistinguished, unexceptional, unpopular

Renowned (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in applauded, acclaimed

    similar: acclaimed, applauded, commended, complimented, hailed, saluted, adored, belauded, deified, idolized, worshipped, chanted, cheered, eulogized, rhapsodized, blessed, caroled, celebrated, emblazoned, exalted, extolled, glorified, hymned, lauded, magnified, praised, resounded, cited, flattered, cracked up, recommended, touted
    opposite: blamed, censured, reprehended, reprobated, criticized, reproved, admonished, chid, keelhauled, rebuked, reprimanded, reproached, castigated, lambasted

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Renowned

The most common words with a similar meaning to Renowned:

big-name, celebrated, famed, famous, noted, notorious, prominent, star, visible, well-known, acclaimed, applauded, commended, complimented, hailed, saluted, adored, belauded, deified, idolized, worshipped, chanted, cheered, eulogized, rhapsodized, blessed, caroled, emblazoned, exalted, extolled, glorified, hymned, lauded, magnified, praised, resounded, cited, flattered, cracked up, recommended

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Renowned

Words with the opposite meaning of Renowned:

anonymous, nameless, obscure, uncelebrated, unfamous, unknown, unsung, blamed, censured, reprehended, reprobated, criticized, reproved, admonished, chid, keelhauled, rebuked, reprimanded, reproached, castigated, lambasted

Related Words for Renowned

fabled, fabulous, legendary, infamous, distinguished, eminent, exceptional, great, illustrious, leading, notable, noteworthy, outstanding, preeminent, prestigious, remarkable, supereminent, superior, important, significant, acknowledged, recognized, respected, favorite, popular, preferred, estimable, honorable, reputable, respectable

Near Antonyms of Renowned

insignificant, unimportant, inconspicuous, undistinguished, unexceptional, unpopular

Origin & Etymology of Renowned

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Renowned

Words & Phrases Containing Renowned

world-renowned

Frequently Asked Questions about Renowned

What does "Renowned" mean?

"Renowned" means widely acclaimed and highly honored, celebrated. As an an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: widely acclaimed and highly honored, celebrated. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Renowned"?

Other words for "Renowned" include big-name, celebrated, famed, famous, noted, notorious, prominent and star. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Renowned" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Renowned"?

There are 73 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Renowned". Common alternatives include big-name, celebrated, famed, famous, noted, notorious, prominent, star, visible and well-known.

What is the opposite of "Renowned"?

Antonyms of "Renowned" include anonymous, nameless, obscure, uncelebrated, unfamous, unknown, unsung and blamed. Near antonyms include insignificant, unimportant, inconspicuous and undistinguished.

How do you use "Renowned" in a sentence?

Examples of "Renowned" in a sentence: "the renowned painter, sculptor, architect, and engineer, Leonardo da Vinci".

Is "Renowned" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Renowned" can be used as an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Renowned" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Renowned" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Renowned"?

"Renowned" is pronounced /ri-ˈnau̇nd/ and divided into syllables as re·nowned.