well-known Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite widely or fully known
    • a well-known politician
    • well-known facts
    • a politician who is well known
    • these facts are well known
  2. adjective satellite frequently experienced; known closely or intimately
    long-familiar.
    • a long-familiar face
    • a well-known voice reached her ears

WordNet


Well"-known` adjective
Definitions
  1. Fully known; generally known or acknowledged.
    A church well known with a well-known rite. M. Arnold.

Webster 1913