notorious

/nō-ˈtȯr-ē-əs/

Medieval Latin notorius, from Late Latin notorium information, indictment, from Latin noscere to come to know

adjective

  1. generally known and talked of; especially : widely and unfavorably known

iron is a notorious conductor of heat

famous renowned celebrated noted notorious distinguished eminent illustrious mean known far and wide. famous implies little more than the fact of being, sometimes briefly, widely and popularly known. renowned implies more glory and acclamation.

adverb

  1. in a notorious manner

  2. as is notorious : as is very well known