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Renowned vs Famed - What's the difference?

renowned | famed |

Famed is a synonym of renowned.



As adjectives the difference between renowned and famed

is that renowned is famous, celebrated, or well-known while famed is having fame; famous or noted.

renowned

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Famous, celebrated, or well-known.
    • The movie Three Stars is about world-renowned chefs.

    Related terms

    * renown

    famed

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • having fame; famous or noted