celebrated

[sel-uh-brey-tid]

adjective

1. renowned; well-known.

   the celebrated authors of best-selling books.

   Synonyms: lionized, honored, notable, noted, illustrious

celebrated

/ ˈsɛlɪˌbreɪtɪd /

adjective

1. (usually prenominal) famous

   a celebrated pianist

   a celebrated trial

Other Word Forms

• celebratedness noun
• uncelebrated adjective
• well-celebrated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of celebrated¹

First recorded in 1540–50; celebrate + -ed ²

Synonym Study

See famous.

Example Sentences

And before Slash can finish his next thought, he starts gushing about a recent trip to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, where he visited Ferrari World, home to a number of celebrated roller coasters.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s where tables are staked out early and birthdays are celebrated.

From Los Angeles Times

More than 130 people, including eight children, were injured when a Ford Galaxy car struck pedestrians on Water Street in Liverpool City Centre, as fans celebrated the club's Premier League victory parade on 26 May.

From BBC

Businessman Azruddin Mohamed, leader of the WIN party, alleged voting irregularities in Monday's election, even as he celebrated the party having "shaken the pillars of Guyana's political establishment".

From BBC

Public reaction to Mr Thompson's killing has shed light on privatised healthcare, and some have celebrated the accused murderer as a folk hero, with supporters gathering outside the courthouse during his hearings.

From BBC