well-known

/wɛl noʊn/
/ˈwɛlnəʊn/
IPA guide

Definitions of well-known
  1. adjective
    widely or fully known
    “a well-known politician”
    “well-known facts”
    synonyms:
    known
    apprehended with certainty
  2. adjective
    frequently experienced; known closely or intimately
    “a well-known voice reached her ears”
    synonyms: long-familiar
    familiar
    well known or easily recognized
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘well-known'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family