Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- UK Pronunciation
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- [in-fuh-muh s]
- /ˈɪn fə məs/
- /ˈɪn.fə.məs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-fuh-muh s]
- /ˈɪn fə məs/
Definitions of infamous word
- adjective infamous having an extremely bad reputation: an infamous city. 1
- adjective infamous deserving of or causing an evil reputation; shamefully malign; detestable: an infamous deed. 1
- adjective infamous Law. deprived of certain rights as a citizen, as a consequence of conviction of certain offenses. of or relating to offenses involving such deprivation. 1
- noun infamous Well known for some bad quality or deed. 1
- adjective infamous person: notorious 1
- adjective infamous act, etc: wicked 1
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Origin of infamous
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin infām(is) (see infamy) + -ous
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Infamous
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
infamous popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for infamous
adj infamous
- outrageous — of the nature of or involving gross injury or wrong: an outrageous slander.
- monstrous — frightful or hideous, especially in appearance; extremely ugly.
- vile — wretchedly bad: a vile humor.
- scandalous — disgraceful; shameful or shocking; improper: scandalous behavior in public.
- vicious — addicted to or characterized by vice; grossly immoral; depraved; profligate: a vicious life.
adjective infamous
- dishonourable — showing lack of honor or integrity; ignoble; base; disgraceful; shameful: Cheating is dishonorable.
- shameful — causing shame: shameful behavior.
- egregious — Outstandingly bad; shocking.
- evil — Profoundly immoral and malevolent.
- ignoble — of low character, aims, etc.; mean; base: his ignoble purposes.
Antonyms for infamous
adj infamous
- magnificent — making a splendid appearance or show; of exceptional beauty, size, etc.: a magnificent cathedral; magnificent scenery.
- wonderful — excellent; great; marvelous: We all had a wonderful weekend.
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
- friendly — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.
- pleasant — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
adjective infamous
- reputable — held in good repute; honorable; respectable; estimable: a reputable organization.
- illustrious — highly distinguished; renowned; famous: an illustrious leader.
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