INFAMOUS


Meaning of INFAMOUS in English

adj. Function: adjective

1 having an extremely and deservedly bad reputation FF1C; one of the most infamous of the dictator's henchmen FF1E;

Synonyms: ill-famed, notorious, opprobrious

Related Words: abominable, atrocious, evil, hateful, heinous, iniquitous, odious, scandalous, vile, villainous; contemptible, despicable, scurvy, sorry

Contrasted Words: distinguished, eminent, esteemed, honored, illustrious, notable, prestigious, reputable

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Synonyms: VICIOUS 2, corrupt, degenerate, flagitious, miscreant, nefarious, perverse, rotten, unhealthy, villainous

Related Words: disgraceful, disreputable, ignominious, shameful

Contrasted Words: glorious, splendid, sublime

Antonyms: illustrious

Merriam Webster. Collegiate thesaurus English dictionary.      Английский энциклопедический толковый словарь тезауруса.