notoriously

adverb

no·​to·​ri·​ous·​ly nō-ˈtȯr-ē-əs-lē How to pronounce notoriously (audio)
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1
: in a notorious manner
2
: as is notorious : as is very well known
notoriously, they never got along

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Apparel Made For Adventure Howler Brothers t-shirts are notoriously soft, made from a blend of 60 percent cotton and 40 percent polyester. Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025 This method of detection is often dangerous, as volcanoes are notoriously located in remote areas with difficult terrain. Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 6 June 2025 Dachshunds are notoriously determined and vocal, often pushing boundaries and asserting their will in surprisingly bold ways for their size. Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025 The actors at times seem to be speed-reading their lines, rushing through the notoriously long play to get to the good bits. Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for notoriously

Word History

First Known Use

1512, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of notoriously was in 1512

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“Notoriously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/notoriously. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.

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