/ Dictionary / Index F famous: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: fa•mous Pronunciation: (fā'mus), [key] — adj. having a widespread reputation, usually of a favorable nature; renowned; celebrated: a famous writer. first-rate; excellent: The singer gave a famous performance. notorious (used pejoratively). Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: famous (Thesaurus) famished famulus Related Content Daily Word Quiz: fabricate Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language