celebrity
noun
Simple meaning
A famous person widely recognized for their achievements
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
suhlehbrihteeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
səˈlɛbɹɪti
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
countable
A person who has a high degree of recognition by the general population for his or her success or accomplishments; a famous person.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
Word Aura™
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This meaning: A person who has a high degree of recognition by the general population for his or her success or accomplishments; a famous person.
Used this way, celebrity is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It quietly approves while staying precise.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Successful and accomplished
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
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Synonyms
Sense: person who has a high degree of recognition by the general population for his
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