renown(re-(強意) + nomer(to name)) + -ed

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FAMOUS, RENOWNED, CELEBRATED, NOTED, NOTORIOUS, DISTINGUISHED, EMINENT, ILLUSTRIOUS mean known far and wide.

FAMOUS implies little more than the fact of being, sometimes briefly, widely and popularly known.

e.g. a famous actress

RENOWNED implies more glory and acclamation.

e.g. one of the most renowned figures in sports history

CELEBRATED implies notice and attention especially in print.

e.g. the most celebrated beauty of her day

NOTED suggests well-deserved public attention.

e.g. the noted mystery writer

NOTORIOUS frequently adds to

FAMOUS an implication of questionableness or evil.

e.g. a notorious gangster

DISTINGUISHED implies acknowledged excellence or superiority.

e.g. a distinguished scientist who won the Nobel Prize

EMINENT implies even greater prominence for outstanding quality or character.

e.g. the country's most eminent writers

ILLUSTRIOUS stresses enduring honor and glory attached to a deed or person.

e.g. illustrious war heroes

known or talked about by many people; famous: 多くの人々によって知られている、話されている; 有名な

｟かたく｠ 〈人などが〉 «…で/…として» 著名な, 名声ある(famous) «for/as»

e.g. a restaurant renowned for its Southwestern-style food.: 南西部風の食べ物で著名なレストラン