- famous, be famous, well known
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English-Klingon dictionary. 2009.
famous, be famous, well known
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well-known — well′ known′ adj. 1) clearly, fully, or thoroughly known: to hear the well known voice of a loved one[/ex] 2) generally or widely known; famous: a well known painting[/ex] • Etymology: 1425–75 … From formal English to slang
well-known — [adj] familiar, famous acclaimed, big, big name*, celeb*, celebrated, common, conspicuous, eminent, illustrious, important, infamous, in the limelight*, in the public eye*, known, large, leading, name, notable, noted, notorious, outstanding,… … New thesaurus
well-known — [wel′nōn′] adj. 1. widely or generally known; famous or notorious 2. thoroughly known … English World dictionary
well-known — index blatant (conspicuous), common (customary), customary, familiar (customary), famous … Law dictionary
well known — ▶ adjective 1 well known principles: FAMILIAR, widely known, popular, common, everyday, established. 2 a well known family of architects: FAMOUS, famed, prominent … Useful english dictionary
well-known — ♦♦♦ also well known 1) ADJ GRADED A well known person or thing is known about by a lot of people and is therefore famous or familiar. If someone is well known for a particular activity, a lot of people know about them because of their involvement … English dictionary
well-known — /wel nohn /, adj. 1. clearly or fully known: The well known reasons are obvious. 2. generally or widely known: a well known painting. [1425 75; late ME] Syn. 2. prominent, famous, noted, celebrated. * * * … Universalium
well-known — adjective known by a lot of people: It s a well known fact that smoking can cause lung cancer. | This is probably their best known song. (+ for): Mother Teresa is well known for her work with the poor. see famous … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
well-known — adjective a) Familiar, famous, renowned or widely known. If the call to this function fails, you can assume the SID was invalid even if its a well known SID. b) Generally recognised; reserved for some usual purpose. A common approach is for the… … Wiktionary
well-known — adjective 1) well known principles Syn: familiar, widely known, popular, common, everyday, established Ant: abstruse 2) a well known family of architects Syn: famous … Thesaurus of popular words
well-known author — famous author, famous writer … English contemporary dictionary
