The difference between Famous and Notorious

When used as adjectives, famous means well known, whereas notorious means widely known, especially for something negative.


Famous is also verb with the meaning: to make famous.

check bellow for the other definitions of Famous and Notorious

  1. Famous as an adjective:

    Well known.

  2. Famous as an adjective:

    In the public eye.

    Examples:

    "Some people are only famous within their city."

  1. Famous as a verb (transitive, obsolete):

    To make famous; to bring renown to.

  1. Notorious as an adjective:

    Widely known, especially for something negative; infamous.

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