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famously

adv. manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈfeɪməsɫi// UK //fˈeɪməsli// fa·mous·ly Informal

adv. in a way that is well known or widely recognized by many people. You use this to introduce a fact that most people already know or have heard about.

adv. in a manner that is widely known or celebrated. Often used as a sentence modifier to introduce a well-established fact or anecdote.


SIMPLE

The two actors famously fell in love while filming this movie.

CONTEXTUAL

The CEO famously quit his job via a public social media post that went viral.

COMPLEX

The author famously refused to accept the prestigious award, citing his deep-seated disagreement with the committee's selection process and general philosophy.

Synonyms
Origin

From famous + -ly.

Usage

Can function as a manner adverb or a sentence-modifying disjunct; in the latter case, it often appears at the start of a clause.

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