- Notoriously
- Notorious No*to"ri*ous, a. [L. notorius pointing out, making
known, fr. noscere, notum, to known: cf. F. notoire. See
{Know}.]
Generally known and talked of by the public; universally
believed to be true; manifest to the world; evident; --
usually in an unfavorable sense; as, a notorious thief; a
notorious crime or vice.
[1913 Webster]
Your goodness, Since you provoke me, shall be most notorious. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
Syn: Distinguished; remarkable; conspicuous; celebrated; noted; famous; renowned. [1913 Webster] -- {No*to"ri*ous*ly}, adv. -- {No*to"ri*ous*ness}, n. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.