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Notoriously

Verb / nəʊˈtɔ:ri:ʌsli: / Another word for notoriously — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

in a way that is well-known for being bad

Synonyms & similar words

infamously notably famously widely commonly conspicuously flagrantly outrageously shamefully disreputably scandalously abominably atrociously dreadfully horribly infamously notedly outrageously shamefully terribly

Synonyms by register

Formal

infamously disreputably ill-famed

Informal

famously (ironic) badly wickedly

Literary

ill-reputedly of ill repute

Antonyms

obscurely unremarkably unfamously unknownly privately modestly

Common collocations

  • notoriously difficult
  • notoriously bad
  • notoriously unreliable
  • notoriously corrupt
  • notoriously absent
  • notoriously slow
  • notoriously dangerous

Word family

noun notoriety
adjective notorious

Usage note

Often used to describe something negative or undesirable that is widely known. While it can technically mean widely known for any reason, its connotation is almost always negative.

Example sentences

  1. The thief was notoriously known for stealing from the rich.
  2. The restaurant was notoriously bad for serving cold food.
  3. The boxer was notoriously famous for his knockout punches.
  4. The politician was notoriously corrupt.
  5. The criminal was notoriously difficult to catch.

Quotes

  • 'Notoriously' is a word that is often used to describe people who are famous for doing bad things.
  • 'Notoriously' means that something is well-known for being bad, like a bad reputation or a bad habit.
  • 'Notoriously' is a word that is used to describe someone or something that is well-known for being bad or doing bad things.

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