First Known Use: circa 1650
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notoriety
noun no·to·ri·e·ty \ˌnō-tə-ˈrī-ə-tē\
: the condition of being famous or well-known especially for something bad : the state of being notorious
plural no·to·ri·e·ties
Full Definition of NOTORIETY
1
: the quality or state of being notorious
2
: a notorious person
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Origin of NOTORIETY
Middle French or Medieval Latin; Middle French notorieté, from Medieval Latin notorietat-, notorietas, from notorius
Related to NOTORIETY
- Synonyms
- big name, cause célèbre (also cause celebre), celeb, figure, icon (also ikon), light, luminary, megastar, name, notability, notable, celebrity, personage, personality, somebody, standout, star, superstar, VIP
- Antonyms
- nobody, noncelebrity
Rhymes with NOTORIETY
NOTORIETY Defined for Kids
notoriety
noun no·to·ri·e·ty \ˌnō-tə-ˈrī-ə-tē\
Definition of NOTORIETY for Kids
: the state of being widely known especially for some bad characteristic <He gained notoriety with the film.>
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