famous /ˈfeɪ.məs/adjective 3verb 1forms 7 adjective3 •known to a very large number of people •In the public eye.Some people are only famous within their city. •Excellent.Pagett is a famous Job's comforter. — 1924 verb1 •(no longer used) To make famous; to bring renown to. formsfamoused · famousing · famouses · famouser · more famous · famousest · most famous