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adjective
- 1. famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed: "Los Angeles is notorious for its smog"
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Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of the word notorious, which means generally known and talked of, especially unfavorably. See examples of notorious in sentences and related words and articles.
adjective. uk / nəʊˈtɔː.ri.əs / / nəˈtɔː.ri.əs / us / noʊˈtɔːr.i.əs / Add to word list. C1. famous for something bad: one of Mexico's most notorious criminals. The company is notorious for paying its bills late. Synonym. infamous. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. known and recognized by many people.
Notorious means widely and unfavorably known, especially for a negative reason. Learn the origin, synonyms, and examples of notorious and its related words.
Use the adjective notorious to describe people, places, or things that are famous for a bad reason. A good synonym for notorious is infamous; both words mean "well-known, and not in a good way."
Learn the meaning of notorious, an adjective that describes someone or something famous for something bad or immoral. Find synonyms, antonyms, and usage examples from various sources.
Learn the meaning of notorious, an adjective that describes something or someone well-known for something bad or unfavorable. See synonyms, pronunciation, examples, and word origin of notorious.
Learn the meaning of notorious, an adjective that describes someone or something that is very bad or famous for being bad. See how to use notorious in sentences and collocations with the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.
