notorious

Meanings

• adjective

  Known for fame, especially for something bad or notorius behavior

  - "The notorious gangster was known for his violent crimes."
  - "The notorious pirate terrorized ships on the high seas."

• adjective

  Famous for something, especially for something bad

  - "The notorious prison is known for its harsh conditions."
  - "The notorious restaurant serves the spiciest food in town."

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Pronunciation

1. /noʊˈtɔɹiəs/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2454164"

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Antonyms

famous

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Synonyms

ill-famed , infamous

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with notorious
chorus , morose , posse , rose

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Variants

List of all variants of notorious that leads to same result
notorious , notoriously

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Etymology

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From the Latin notorius, meaning famous or well-known.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'notorious' has been used in the titles of several books, movies, and TV shows.

2. The term 'notorious' was first used in English in the 16th century.

3. The Notorious B.I.G., also known as Biggie Smalls, was a famous American rapper who was killed in a drive-by shooting in 1997.

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Related Concepts

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1. Infamous: Synonym for notorious, meaning famous for something bad or disgraceful.

2. Famous: Antonym for notorious, meaning well-known but not necessarily for something bad or disgraceful.

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Culture

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In literature and art, the term 'notorious' is often used to describe infamous or well-known figures, such as notorious criminals or notorious landmarks. In music, there are several songs and bands with the name 'Notorious'.

How to Memorize "notorious"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or thing that is known by many and has a bad reputation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'notorious' with infamy or a bad reputation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Notorious N' to remember the meaning of notorious.

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