— notoriously , adv. — notoriousness , n.
/noh tawr"ee euhs, -tohr"-, neuh-/ , adj.
1. widely and unfavorably known: a notorious gambler.
2. publicly or generally known, as for a particular trait: a newspaper that is notorious for its sensationalism.
[ 1540-50; notorius evident, equiv. to no ( scere ) to get to know (see NOTIFY) + -torius -TORY 1 ]