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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Copyright law is notoriously difficult as it is viewed through the antiquated lens of the British justice system. K.j. Yossman, Variety, 17 Jan. 2025 The non-call on the play left Flyers coach John Tortorella, who is notoriously known for wearing his emotions on his sleeve, enraged. Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025 The virus is notoriously difficult to get rid of in the environment. Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025 But often during winter, the polar vortex will expand, bringing its cold air south and causing these notoriously large outbreaks of chilly temperatures. Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 17 Jan. 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 20 Jan. 2025.

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