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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This makes their cloud environments fragmented, inconsistent and notoriously complex. Atul Tulshibagwale, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 The notoriously challenging-to-sing song has made for slam-dunks and airballs in recent NBA lore. Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024 The notoriously reclusive singer took to X to signal (albeit lukewarm) support on Wednesday. Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024 The fragile baubles were embellished with tiny beads and sequins and stuffed with dryer lint—Big Mama was notoriously frugal. Katie Akin, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for notoriously 

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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 18 Dec. 2024.

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