The word "notorious" means well-known or famous, but not particularly in a good way; instead, well-known for being bad or cruel. For example, in this sentence: "Ivan the Terrible was a notorious Russian ruler." Ivan is well-known, but not for being a nice guy. In fact, he is known for being a brutal ruler. According to legend, he ordered the architect of St. Basil's Cathedral blinded so that he could not re-create the architectural masterpiece anywhere else. Synonym: infamous.
Throughout the period c. 1880-1914 Russia was notorious for its anti-Semitic pogroms.
Here are a few:The actress was involved in so many scandals, she became a notorious companion to the director.Of all the members of the outlaw gang, Billy became the most notorious.The fighter's drinking and brawling made him a notoriousfigure in the Irish pub scene.
She came into the dance with a handsome beau. Daniel was an attentive beau. Silvia was a notorious beau snatcher.
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Ted Bundy is one of America's most notorious serial killers.
The notorious outlaw was so brazen and bold that he became an infamous figure in the old west.
"He was the winning quarterback but prior to this year, he was notorious for throwing interceptions" "This city is notorious for gang violence" "The school is notorious for good grades"
Mexicans are notorious for smuggling different drugs into the US.
I knew he was going to be a trouble maker because he was a notorious hoodlum.
Jennifer is notorious for her good looks and irresistible charm.
Al Capone retains his notorious reputation.
The correct spelling is notorious.An example sentence is: this area is notorious for burglaries.
John Dillenger was notorious for his robberies and killings in the early 1900's. - meaning he was unfavorably known for these actions (actually he was a disgusting goof).
She is notorious for always showing up late for the PTA meetings. The notorious outlaw was finally captured and sent to prison.
Throughout the period c. 1880-1914 Russia was notorious for its anti-Semitic pogroms.
The thief was notorious for leaving a playing card at the scenes of his crimes.