Word
famed
US/ˈfeɪmd/
UK/fˈeɪmd/
Definition
adj. known or talked about by many people because of a special quality or achievement.
adj. widely known or celebrated for a particular characteristic or accomplishment. Often used in a predicative position following a linking verb or as an attributive modifier before a noun.
Examples
“The city is famed for its beautiful old bridges.”
“The region is famed for its volcanic soil, which produces some of the most unique wines in the country.”
“While the author was famed for her reclusive nature, her posthumous journals revealed a woman deeply engaged with the political movements of her era.”
Examples
simple
“The city is famed for its beautiful old bridges.”
contextual
“The region is famed for its volcanic soil, which produces some of the most unique wines in the country.”
complex
“While the author was famed for her reclusive nature, her posthumous journals revealed a woman deeply engaged with the political movements of her era.”
Usage
Commonly followed by the preposition 'for' to indicate the reason for the fame.
Pitfall
He is famed by his music
He is famed for his music
Famed is almost exclusively paired with the preposition 'for' rather than 'by' or 'with'.
Real-World Examples
“Beard was famed for his role in the rock group.” “Who Were the Couples That Posed for David Hockney's Famed Double Portraits?” Etymology
From fame + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.