Definition

In a way that is well known for a bad quality or deed.

Example

The criminal was infamously known for his daring heists.

Conversation

Did you hear about that restaurant that closed down?infamously bad service?

Yeah, I remember everyone talking about it on social media.

It's crazy how quickly it gained a reputation for being so bad.

Right? It's like they infamously set a record for the worst dining experience.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Infamously → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "fama" (from Latin, meaning fame or reputation) and the suffix "-ously" (meaning in a manner of). The word "infamously" means in a manner that is not famous, often referring to being known for negative reasons or disgrace.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not famous' ('in-' means not and 'fama' means fame) to remember that 'infamously' describes someone known for bad reasons.

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