Infamous
11infamous — late 14c., from M.L. infamosus, from L. in not, opposite of (see IN (Cf. in ) (1)) + famosus celebrated (see FAMOUS (Cf. famous)). Meaning influenced by L. infamis of ill fame (see INFAMY (Cf. infamy)). As a legal term …
12infamous — nefarious, flagitious, iniquitous, *vicious, villainous, corrupt, degenerate Analogous words: ignominious, disgraceful, disreputable, shameful (see corresponding nouns at DISGRACE) Antonyms: illustrious Contrasted words: glorious, *splendid,… …
13infamous — [adj] shameful, bad in reputation abominable, atrocious, base, caitiff, contemptible, corrupt, degenerate, despicable, detestable, disgraceful, dishonorable, disreputable, egregious, evil, flagitious, foul, hateful, heinous, ignominious, ill… …
14infamous — ► ADJECTIVE 1) well known for some bad quality or deed. 2) morally bad; shocking. DERIVATIVES infamously adverb infamy noun (pl. infamies) …
15infamous — [in′fə məs] adj. [ME < OFr infameux < ML infamosus < L infamis: see IN 2 & FAMOUS] 1. having a very bad reputation; notorious; in disgrace or dishonor 2. causing or deserving a bad reputation; scandalous; outrageous 3. Law a) …
16InFamous — Infobox VG title= inFamous caption=Logo for inFamous developer=Sucker Punch Productions publisher=SCE designer= series= engine= version= released= vgrelease|NA=May 1 2009 genre=Third person; Sandbox modes=Single player ratings= platforms=… …
17Infamous — Para el videojuego para PlayStation 3, véase InFamous (videojuego). Infamous Título Historia de un crimen (España) Infame (Hispanoamérica) Ficha técnica Dirección Douglas McGrath …
18inFamous — Pour les articles homonymes, voir Infamous. inFamous …
19Infamous — Cette page d’homonymie répertorie les différents sujets et articles partageant un même nom. Infamous peut désigner : Infamous, un mot de langue anglaise signifiant « infâme ». Infamous, un film américain de 2006, réalisé par… …
20infamous — in|fa|mous [ˈınfəməs] adj [Date: 1300 1400; : Latin; Origin: infamis, from fama; FAME] well known for being bad or evil ▪ an infamous killer ▪ Los Angeles infamous smog infamous for ▪ This area is infamous for drugs and prostitution.… …
