famously
famously — adverb
1. used to introduce a known fact or quality about a person, place, or thing that m
used to introduce a known fact or quality about a person, place, or thing that many people are aware of, often something remarkable or characteristic.
Wei was famously the youngest person ever hired by the national laboratory.
famously + fact about a person
The old market is famously said to sell the best noodles in town.
Shirin's café is famously strict about not allowing laptops on weekends.
The Watanabe family is famously secretive about recipes passed down from their grandmother.
- notably
emphasises something as particularly worthy of attention; less about general fame
- reputedly
suggests something is widely believed rather than certainly true; more informal
- notoriously
specifically for things known in a negative way; carries a strong negative connotation
文法句型
famously + adjective
famously + fact clause
用法筆記
Commonly introduces a known characteristic of a person, place, or thing. Frequently followed by an adjective characterizing reputation (famously strict, famously secretive) or a complete clause stating a well-known fact.
常見錯誤
2. used to describe a relationship between people that is very good and friendly, o
used to describe a relationship between people that is very good and friendly, or a collaboration that is very successful.
Iris and Rohan got along famously from the very first day they met.
collocation: get along famously
The orchestra members worked together famously during the final concert.
Joshua and his university roommate got on famously throughout their four years together.
Andrés and Kasia collaborated famously on the community garden project last summer.
- excellently
broader in use; works with any activity, not just relationships
- splendidly
more formal and old-fashioned; same relationship meaning but less common
- harmoniously
focuses on conflict-free cooperation rather than personal warmth
- badly
opposite in terms of relationship quality
文法句型
get along famously
get on famously
work together famously
用法筆記
Only sense that pairs with verbs expressing relationship or cooperation (get along, get on, work together, collaborate). Not used with sensory or emotional verbs.