Distinguished by reputation; famous: a noted physician.
notedly not'ed·ly adv.
notedness not'ed·ness n.
SYNONYMS noted, celebrated, eminent, famed, famous, illustrious, notable, preeminent, renowned. These adjectives mean widely known and esteemed: a noted author; a celebrated musician; an eminent scholar; a famed scientist; a famous actor; an illustrious judge; a notable historian; a preeminent archaeologist; a renowned painter.
ANTONYM obscure





