celebrated

celebrated — adjective

1. known to many people for a particular talent, achievement, or admirable quality

1.形容詞B2
釋義

known to many people for a particular talent, achievement, or admirable quality

例句

The celebrated chef Priya Kapoor opened her second restaurant in downtown Mumbai last spring.

attributive use: celebrated + profession noun

Tourists from around the world visit the celebrated temples of Angkor Wat in Cambodia.

attributive use: celebrated + place / landmark

同義詞
  • renowned

    Very similar in meaning but tends to be used for places, institutions, or achievements slightly more than for people; sounds slightly more formal.

  • famous

    The most common alternative; can be neutral or even negative (famous for being late), so it lacks the strong positive admiration of celebrated.

  • acclaimed

    Emphasises public praise from critics or experts, often for artistic or creative work.

  • distinguished

    Focuses on respect earned through a long career or high achievement; used especially for academics, doctors, or leaders.

反義詞
  • unknown

    Not known by the public at all; the most direct opposite.

  • obscure

    Not widely known and often difficult to find information about.

文法句型

celebrated + noun (person or place)

be celebrated for + noun / gerund

用法筆記

Unlike the more neutral word famous, celebrated always carries a strong positive meaning of being admired for a specific skill or virtue. It is most often used attributively before a profession (a celebrated chef, a celebrated author) or a well-known landmark. When the reason for the fame is the main point, the predicative pattern be celebrated for is more natural.

常見錯誤

❌My grandmother is a celebrated cook in our family.
✅My grandmother is well known as a great cook in our family.
💡celebrated is too strong for small-group recognition; use well known or famous instead.
❌He celebrated the scientist for his discovery.
✅The scientist is celebrated for his discovery.
💡the adjective celebrated cannot be used as a verb; the verb celebrate means 'to show joy about an event,' not 'to praise publicly.'