Celebrated in fame or public report; renowned; mach talked of; distinguished in story; -- used in either a good or a bad sense, chiefly the former; often followed by for; as, famous for erudition, for eloquence, for military skill; a famous pirate.
source: Webster 1913
adjective satellite
widely known and esteemed
A famous actor. A celebrated musician. A famed scientist. An illustrious judge. A notable historian. A renowned painter.
