well-known

The word “well-known” has 2 syllables: well-known

It's pronounced as /ˌwɛlˈnoʊn/

What is synonym and antonym for well-known?

In the thesaurus, “well-known” has 42 synonyms and 13 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for well-known along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for well-known

acknowledged
big-name
celebrated
distinguished
eminent
estimable
exceptional
fabled
fabulous
famed
famous
favorite
formidable
great
honorable
illustrious
important
infamous
leading
legendary
notable
noted
noteworthy
notorious
outstanding
popular
preeminent
preferred
prestigious
prominent
recognized
redoubtable
remarkable
renowned
reputable
respectable
respected
significant
star
supereminent
superior
visible

Antonyms for well-known

anonymous
inconspicuous
insignificant
nameless
obscure
uncelebrated
undistinguished
unexceptional
unfamous
unimportant
unknown
unpopular
unsung

Meanings of well-known

adjective
1. Familiar, famous, renowned or widely known.
2. Generally recognised; reserved for some usual purpose.

Example Sentences

The author is well-known for her bestselling mystery novels.
Paris is well-known as the city of love and romance.
He became well-known after his speech went viral on social media.
That restaurant is well-known for its delicious seafood dishes.
The scientist is well-known in the academic community for his groundbreaking research.

On this page you'll find 55 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to well-known, such as: acknowledged, anonymous, big-name, celebrated, distinguished, eminent, estimable.

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