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notoriously

/noʊˈtɔːr.i.əs.li/
no · to · ri · ous · ly
Adjective:notorious
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• adverb

1

In a manner that is widely and unfavorably known; used to emphasize that a negative quality, difficulty, or flaw is well-known.

Example

"Mountain weather in this region is notoriously unpredictable during the autumn months."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Unlike 'famously', which can modify positive or neutral qualities, 'notoriously' is used almost exclusively before negative, difficult, or undesirable traits (e.g., 'notoriously difficult', 'notoriously unreliable').

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notocactus
notoriety
notorious
notoriously
notoriousness
nottaway
nottingham

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from the adjective 'notorious' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', tracing back to Medieval Latin 'notorius' ('well-known, commonly known'), from Latin 'notus' ('known'), the past participle of 'noscere' ('to come to know').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Notoriously. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/notoriously
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