# renowned

/ɹɪˈnaʊnd/ (US) · /ɹɪnˈaʊnd/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/renowned
Updated: 2026-06-20

## Senses

### 1. famous and respected

adjective · CEFR B2

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

For teachers: widely celebrated or distinguished; highly regarded for a specific achievement or quality.

- The city is renowned for its beautiful parks and historic buildings.
- The university is globally renowned for its research in renewable energy, attracting top scholars from every continent.

Usage: Often followed by the preposition 'for' to specify the reason for the fame.

Teaching tip: While 'famous' can be neutral or even negative, 'renowned' almost always implies high quality and respect.

## Examples

- The city is renowned for its beautiful parks.
- The university is renowned for its research in medicine and attracts students from all over the world.
- Although the chef is renowned for his innovative fusion cuisine, he remains remarkably humble about the international awards his restaurant has received.

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