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Renowned vs Celebrated - What's the difference?

renowned | celebrated |

Celebrated is a synonym of renowned.



As adjectives the difference between renowned and celebrated

is that renowned is famous, celebrated, or well-known while celebrated is famous or widely praised for good works.

As a verb celebrated is

past tense of celebrate.

renowned

English

Adjective

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

    Related terms

    * renown

    celebrated

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • famous or widely praised for good works
    • She became a celebrated actress, but never won any major awards.

    Verb

    (head)
  • (celebrate)

    • See also

    * well-known