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Renowned vs Famous - What's the difference?

renowned | famous | Synonyms |

Famous is a synonym of renowned.



As adjectives the difference between renowned and famous

is that renowned is famous, celebrated, or well-known while famous is well known.

renowned

English

Adjective

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

    Related terms

    * renown

    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