Antonyms for re nown

Grammar : Adj, noun

Spell : ri-noun

Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈnaʊn

Definition of re nown

Origin : c.1300, from Anglo-French renoun, Old French renon "renown, fame, reputation," from renomer "make famous," from re- "repeatedly" (see re-) + nomer "to name," from Latin nominare "to name" (see nominate). The Middle English verb reknouen "make known, acknowledge" has been assimilated to the noun via renowned. In old German university slang, a reknowner (German renommist) was "a boaster, a swaggerer."

As in renown : adj fame
As in kudos : noun praise, acclaim
As in laurels : noun credit, praise
As in limelight : noun public attention
As in name : noun fame, distinction
As in notoriety : noun reputation
As in popularity : noun recognition, celebrity
As in prestige : noun fame, influence
As in prominence : noun distinction, outstandingness
As in recognition : noun appreciation given
As in reputation : noun commonly held opinion of person's character
As in splendor : noun radiance, glory
As in stardom : noun fame
As in status : noun rank
As in celebrity : noun fame, notoriety
As in eminency : noun eminence
As in famousness : noun fame
As in grandiosity : noun glory
As in grandness : noun glory
As in illustriousness : noun eminence
As in infamousness : noun notoriety
As in laurel : noun distinction
As in notability : noun eminence
As in notoriousness : noun notoriety
As in preeminence : noun eminence
As in prominency : noun eminence
As in rep : noun reputation
As in repute : noun reputation
As in repute : noun fame
As in consequence : noun importance, significance
As in credit : noun reputation, status
As in dignity : noun excellence, nobility
As in distinction : noun prominence; achievement
As in eminence : noun importance, fame
As in fame : noun celebrity
As in glory : noun fame, importance
As in greatness : noun nobleness of character; eminence
As in honor : noun respect
As in immortality : noun enduring fame

Synonyms for re nown

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