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Dictionary entry overview: What does renowned mean? â¢ RENOWNED (adjective) The adjective RENOWNED has 1 sense: 1. widely known and esteemed Familiarity information: RENOWNED used as an adjective is very rare.
Synonym Study. 1. Famous, celebrated, eminent, distinguished refer to someone or something widely and favorably known. Famous is the general word: a famous lighthouse. Celebrated originally referred to something commemorated, but now usually refers to someone or something widely known for conspicuous merit, services, etc.: a celebrated writer.