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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