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Famed vs Famous - What's the difference?

famed | famous |

Famous is a synonym of famed.



As adjectives the difference between famed and famous

is that famed is having fame; famous or noted while famous is well known.

famed

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • having fame; famous or noted

    • famous

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Well known.
  • In the public eye.
    • Some people are only famous within their city.

    Synonyms

    * famed, noted, celebrated, well-known, renowned * See

    Derived terms

    * famously * famous last words

    Related terms

    * infamous