infamously

Meanings

• adjective

  Known or remembered, often unfavorably, for an event or characteristic.

  - "The infamously corrupt politician was caught in a bribery scandal."
  - "The infamously haunted mansion was rumored to be the site of many ghost sightings."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with infamously
amously , famously

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Variants

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infamous , infamously

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Etymology

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From the Latin infamus, meaning 'shameful, disgraceful'.

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Trivia

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1. The term infamously was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

2. The infamous Black Death pandemic killed an estimated 75-200 million people in the 14th century.

3. Infamous pirate Blackbeard was known for his long beard, which he would tie in braids and light fuses embedded in it to intimidate his enemies.

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Related Concepts

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1. notoriety: The state of being widely known, famous, or recognized, especially for something negative.

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Quotes

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1. Instead we invoke the "infamous" dark matter, also known to make up most of the mass of other galaxies (both spiral and elliptical), clusters of galaxies, and the universe. What is it? Your guess may not be quite as good as mine, but almost.

   - Virginia Trimble et al.,{it}Sky & Telescope{/it},January 1995

2. Clemens is famous, or maybe "infamous", for his brushback pitches and in particular for his penchant for "doubling up," throwing two brushbacks in a row.

   - Pat Jordan,{it}New York Times Magazine{/it},4 Mar. 2001

3. The most "infamous" of South America's poisonous snakes are the ringed coral snake and the pit viper.

   - Candice Millard,{it}The River of Doubt{/it},2005

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Culture

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Infamously is often used to describe individuals or places that have gained notoriety for negative reasons. In literature, infamously is used to describe characters or settings that are memorable for their wickedness or evil deeds. In music, infamously is used in song titles or lyrics to convey a sense of scandal or intrigue.

How to Memorize "infamously"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or place that is infamous for something negative. For example, visualize Al Capone, the infamous Chicago gangster, or the infamous Tower of London where many prisoners were executed.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word infamously with negative characteristics or events. For example, associate infamously with scandal, corruption, or wickedness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Infamously Known Negatively' or 'Infamous = Intriguing, Famous, but Awfully Mean'.

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