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1. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINFAMOUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Infamous means famous for something considered bad, such as a crime or a scandal. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts and see synonyms, antonyms, and translations.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › infamousINFAMOUS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of infamous, an adjective that describes someone or something well known for something bad or notorious. Find synonyms, antonyms, and examples of infamous in different contexts and languages.

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5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › infamousInfamous Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of infamous, a word that describes something or someone with a very bad reputation or a crime that brings disgrace. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles.

   • Infamous has a small range of meanings, and none of them are ones that most people would care to be described with. It may mean "notoriously evil,"...
   • Infamous is not the opposite of famous. It does not mean "not famous" or "exceptionally famous." It means "having a reputation of the worst kind."...
   • Although it would appear that both of these words are created by adding a similar prefix to the word famous, they actually have quite different mea...

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › infamousINFAMOUS Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Infamous means having, deserving, or resulting in a bad or evil reputation. The word is typically used to describe people, actions, and events. It’s especially used in the context of violent crimes, scandals, and tragedies.

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   What is the difference between Infamous and famous?

   • Famous is objective (a matter of fact). Infamous is subjective (it tells you about the speaker's opinion). If somebody is infamous, then many people know about that person because he did something bad. He has a "bad reputation". Look at these example sentences: The Louvre is a famous museum in Paris.

   famous OR infamous? | Vocabulary | EnglishClub

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   What does infamous mean?

   • Infamous has a small range of meanings, and none of them are ones that most people would care to be described with. It may mean " notoriously evil," "disgraceful," or "convicted of an offense bringing infamy " ( infamy is "evil reputation brought about by something grossly criminal, shocking, or brutal"). Is infamous the opposite of famous?

   Infamous Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Do infamous people have a bad reputation?

   • Someone who is infamous has a very bad reputation. If you become a Hollywood star and find yourself on the pages of gossip magazines for your affairs and addictions, you will have succeeded in becoming infamous. Infamous is from Latin infamis, for negative fame.

   Infamous - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Is infamous a bad word?

   • When using the word “infamous” in a sentence, use it to mean a bad reputation. It also applies in sentences that show notorious or evil people or deeds. Note that this is a negative word. Is Infamous Always Bad? Some words in English seem to be bad, but when used in a different context, they can be positive.

   Infamous Definition – Meaning and Usage In A Sentence

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8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › infamousInfamous - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Someone who is infamous has a very bad reputation. If you become a Hollywood star and find yourself on the pages of gossip magazines for your affairs and addictions, you will have succeeded in becoming infamous. Infamous is from Latin infamis, for negative fame.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › infamousinfamous adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the adjective infamous, which means well known for being bad or evil. See synonyms, collocations and humorous examples of infamous.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › infamousINFAMOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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    1. having a bad reputation; notorious. 2. causing or deserving a bad reputation; shocking. infamous conduct. 3. criminal law (formerly) a. (of a person) deprived of certain rights of citizenship on conviction of certain offences. b. (of a crime or punishment) entailing such deprivation. Collins English Dictionary.