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Superstar vs Famous - What's the difference?

superstar | famous |

As a noun superstar

is someone who has accumulated a vast amount of fame; a high-level celebrity.

As an adjective famous is

well known.

superstar

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • Someone who has accumulated a vast amount of fame; a high-level celebrity.
  • 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