Antonyms for renowned


Grammar : Adj
Spell : ri-nound
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈnaʊnd


Definition of renowned

Origin :
  • "celebrated, famous," late 14c., past participle adjective from renown.
  • adj famous
Example sentences :
  • You must exercise the strength of mind for which you are renowned, and make the best of it.'
  • Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
  • He had now only to meet the youngest; and, to the opinion of all, the least renowned of the challengers.
  • Extract from : « Gomez Arias » by Joaqun Telesforo de Trueba y Coso
  • They say he was the boldest rider in Ireland, and a renowned duellist too.
  • Extract from : « Stories of a Western Town » by Octave Thanet
  • Our law is renowned for never being swayed by sentimental reasons.
  • Extract from : « Another Sheaf » by John Galsworthy
  • He is by far the most renowned of the Dutch portrait-painters of this period.
  • Extract from : « Six Centuries of Painting » by Randall Davies
  • The renowned Nerpani, or Nerpania, "waterless track," begins at Gibti.
  • Extract from : « In the Forbidden Land » by Arnold Henry Savage Landor
  • Among the guests was the renowned Dyveke, who outshone all in beauty.
  • Extract from : « The Swedish Revolution Under Gustavus Vasa » by Paul Barron Watson
  • Yes, said Maya, proud and happy that her nation was so respected and renowned.
  • Extract from : « The Adventures of Maya the Bee » by Waldemar Bonsels
  • And yet already he had become the most renowned man in the Russian capital!
  • Extract from : « The Minister of Evil » by William Le Queux
  • We had a good look at the renowned chin, which is well worth study.
  • Extract from : « Pipefuls » by Christopher Morley

Synonyms for renowned

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