HyperDic: celebrity

English > 2 senses of the word celebrity:
NOUNperson celebrity, famous persona widely known person
statecelebrity, fame, renownthe state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
celebrity > pronunciation
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English > celebrity: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA widely known person.
Example"he was a baseball celebrity"
Synonymfamous person
NarrowerimmortalA person (such as an author) of enduring fame / fame
lion, social lionA celebrity who is lionized (much sought after)
luminary, leading light, guiding light, notable, notabilityA celebrity who is an inspiration to others
personalityA person of considerable prominence
toastA celebrity who receives much acclaim and attention
Broaderimportant person, influential person, personageA person whose actions and opinions strongly influence the course of events
Spanishcelebridad, famoso
Catalancelebritat, famós
English > celebrity: 2 senses > noun 2, state
MeaningThe state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed.
Synonymsfame, renown
Broaderhonor, honour, laurelsThe state of being honored
Oppositeinfamy, opprobriumA state of extreme / extreme dishonor
Spanishcelebridad, fama, notoriedad, reconocido, renombre
Catalananomenada, celebritat, fama, renom

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