Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Infamous.
How to pronounce infamous:
US
Infamous - as an adjective satellite
Known widely and usually unfavorably
Example: "A notorious gangster"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ill-famednotorious9Infamous - as an adjective
Having a bad reputation, disreputable; notoriously bad, unpleasant or evil; widely known, especially for something bad.
Example: "He was an infamous perjurer."
Causing infamy; disgraceful.
Example: "This infamous deed tarnishes all involved."
Subject to a judicial punishment that deprived the infamous person of certain rights; this included a prohibition against holding public office, exercising the franchise, receiving a public pension, serving on a jury, or giving testimony in a court of law.
Example Sentences
"He became infamous for his scandalous behavior."
"The dictator was infamous for his cruel and oppressive regime."
"The company gained an infamous reputation for its unethical practices."
"The criminal was infamous for his violent crimes."
"The serial killer's name became infamous worldwide."
Word Game Points
Is INFAMOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, infamous is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
INFAMOUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is INFAMOUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, infamous is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordINFAMOUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is INFAMOUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, infamous is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordINFAMOUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
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