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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Lawmakers are notoriously tight-lipped about their votes ahead of many Cabinet fights. Hanna Trudo, The Hill, 4 Jan. 2025 Most voyages require navigating the notoriously rough Drake Passage from Argentina, but some outfitters (like Lindblad Expeditions) offer the option to fly it. Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 3 Jan. 2025 Some readers opt for one or two giant books that are notoriously demanding. Ilana Masad, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2025 And a definite bonus, the hotel has 14 parking spaces in a notoriously difficult to park area. Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 3 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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