Synonyms & related words for renowned

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of renowned — including famed, famous, celebrated, illustrious, noted, notable. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to renowned

Explore words related to renowned — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include preeminent, reputed, esteemed, respected, revered, known, prestigeful, illustriousness. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for renowned

Common synonyms for renowned include famed, famous, celebrated, illustrious, noted, notable, acclaimed, eminent — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does renowned come from?

The word renowned breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root nown-, from Latin nomen (“name”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.