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famous

известный

well known

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Pronunciation
EN-UK/ˈfeɪməs/
EN-US/ˈfeɪməs/
RU[izˈvʲestnɨj]
famous

famous with Russian translation

famous usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

The famous cathedral stands on a hill and tourists take photos there.

Известный собор стоит на холме, и туристы фотографируются там.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

We visited a famous statue near the river and learned about its history.

Мы посетили известную статую у реки и узнали её историю.

famous synonyms

🇬🇧en

Общее обозначение известности, нейтрально по тональности

A2Very Often

The museum is famous for its ancient collections.

🇬🇧en

Подчеркивает широкое распространение сведений о предмете

A2Very Often

The castle is well-known among tourists.

🇬🇧en

Более формальное, с оттенком уважения и признания заслуг

B2Often

The cathedral is renowned for its stained-glass windows.

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celebrated

Позитивное, часто формальное; подчеркивает прославление заслуг

B2Often

The celebrated festival draws visitors from around the world.

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notable

Указывает на значимость или достоинство упоминания, нейтрально

B1Often

A notable landmark is the old city gate.

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prominent

Подчеркивает видимость или влияние; часто о людях/структурах

B2Often

A prominent tower stands at the city center.

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illustrious

Очень высокий регистр; подчеркивает долгую знаменитость и заслуги

C2Rarely

The town celebrates its illustrious history.

🇬🇧en

Подчеркивает привлекательность и частое посещение; не обязательно высокая оценка

A2Very Often

That beach is very popular with families.

🇬🇧en

Означает знакомство или узнаваемость, не обязательно славу

B1Very Often

The layout of the town looked familiar to me.

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notorious

Обычно с негативной коннотацией — известен по негативным причинам

B2Often

The neighborhood is notorious for its traffic problems.

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distinguished

Подчеркивает высокий статус, заслуги или почёт; формально

C1Rarely

The distinguished architect received an award for the restoration.

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acclaimed

Означает признание и положительные отзывы; часто про искусство/мероприятия

C1Rarely

The acclaimed exhibition attracted art lovers.

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Questions about this word

What does famous mean?

well known

How do you pronounce famous?

famous is pronounced as /ˈfeɪməs/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is famous used in a sentence?

The famous cathedral stands on a hill and tourists take photos there. Translation: Известный собор стоит на холме, и туристы фотографируются там.

Is famous part of Sightseeing and Landmarks vocabulary?

Yes, famous (известный) can be learned in the Sightseeing and Landmarks topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is famous part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, famous (известный) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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