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infamous

adj
/ˈɪn.fə.məs/

Etymology

From Middle English enfamouse, in-fames, infamous, from Medieval Latin īnfāmōsus, from Latin īnfāmis; by surface analysis, in- + famous. Displaced native Old English unhlīsful.

  1. derived from īnfāmis
  2. derived from īnfāmōsus
  3. inherited from enfamouse

Definitions

  1. Having a bad reputation

    Having a bad reputation; disreputable; notorious; unpleasant or evil; widely known, especially for something scornful.

    • He was an infamous traitor.
    • She is infamous for perjury.
    • Soon we arrived at the Beijing Hotel—within shouting distance of the now infamous Tienanmen Square.

  2. Causing infamy

    Causing infamy; disgraceful.

    • This infamous deed tarnishes all involved.
    • Yes, Virginia, now Santa's doin' time In a Federal prison for his infamous crime

  3. Subject to a judicial punishment depriving (the person) of certain rights (e.g. the…

    Subject to a judicial punishment depriving (the person) of certain rights (e.g. the rights to hold public office, exercise the franchise, receive a public pension, serve on a jury, or give testimony in a court of law).

  4. ›+ 1 more definition

    1. Punishable by death or imprisonment.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA