Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

world-renowned

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.95 in modern English

Syllables: world-renowned
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Of worldwide renown; known and respected internationally.

Example Sentences

"The feisty wife of a world-renowned Russian sculptor emasculated an armed thug outside her Soho home — saying he “didn’t have the cojones to shoot her,” police sources said yesterday."

Etymology

Compound of world + renowned.

Synonyms

world-famous

Questions

What does world-renowned mean?: Of worldwide renown; known and respected internationally.
Where does world-renowned come from?: Compound of world + renowned.

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