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adjective

celebrated

adj.
US /ˈsɛɫəˌbɹeɪtɪd/ UK /sˈɛləbɹˌeɪtɪd/ cel·e·brat·ed

  1. 01 B2 Upper Intermediate

    famous and respected by many people for being very good at something.

    widely known and acclaimed; held in high esteem due to merit or achievement.

    Simple

    The celebrated chef opened a new restaurant in the city centre last week.

    In context

    The celebrated author refused to conduct interviews, preferring to let her complex novels speak for themselves.

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Level B1 · Intermediate
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