🇬🇧🇪🇸 infamous - infame : English Lesson
adjective
Meaning of "infamous" ("infame"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
Infamous describes someone or something that is well-known, but for doing something bad or having a bad reputation. It's like being famous, but for the wrong reasons! An infamous pirate might be known for stealing all the gold, or an infamous cookie monster might be known for eating all the cookies before anyone else gets one.
The cat became infamous for knocking over every vase in the house.
My sister became infamous after painting the cat with yogurt.
Uncle Joe is infamous for burning toast so bad it sets off the smoke alarm… every time.
Our dog is infamous for barking at toasters. Only toasters.
Billy is infamous at school for bringing sandwiches that smell like dragon breath.
The infamous thief crept into the square. The infamous thief left a single shoe on the fountain. The infamous grin he once wore flashed as the crowd pointed at the infamous shoe. The infamous case, written on every wall, named a child. People who had loved him before turned away. He walked off; the town sighed.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C1 Advanced
This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.
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