Comments on: “Famous” Doesn’t Apply to Murderers or Gangsters http://www.dailywritingtips.com/famous-doesnt-apply-to-murderers-or-gangsters/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:00:10 -0600 hourly 1 By: Maeve http://www.dailywritingtips.com/famous-doesnt-apply-to-murderers-or-gangsters/comment-page-1/#comment-38671 Maeve Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:00:01 +0000 http://www.dailywritingtips.com/famous-doesnt-apply-to-murderers-or-gangsters/#comment-38671 Alvin, Neither. "Famous" is from Latin "fama." And its "original" meaning isn't really relevant. Conventional educated English usage on both sides of the Pond recognizes "famous" as having a positive connotation as opposed to "infamous." Alvin,
Neither. “Famous” is from Latin “fama.”

And its “original” meaning isn’t really relevant. Conventional educated English usage on both sides of the Pond recognizes “famous” as having a positive connotation as opposed to “infamous.”

]]> By: alvin http://www.dailywritingtips.com/famous-doesnt-apply-to-murderers-or-gangsters/comment-page-1/#comment-38615 alvin Sun, 21 Sep 2008 12:11:25 +0000 http://www.dailywritingtips.com/famous-doesnt-apply-to-murderers-or-gangsters/#comment-38615 pls inform me who originally defines "famous", british or americans?. there lies its true meaning. he he he. pls inform me who originally defines “famous”, british or americans?. there lies its true meaning. he he he.

]]> By: ¿Puede un asesino ser famoso? ¿y famous? http://www.dailywritingtips.com/famous-doesnt-apply-to-murderers-or-gangsters/comment-page-1/#comment-7872 ¿Puede un asesino ser famoso? ¿y famous? Wed, 19 Dec 2007 22:30:11 +0000 http://www.dailywritingtips.com/famous-doesnt-apply-to-murderers-or-gangsters/#comment-7872 [...] the Ripper is the infamous serial killer who murdered prostitutes in the late 1880. Lo explican en Daily writing tips: The adjective famous has the meaning “honored for achievement.” To describe those who [...] [...] the Ripper is the infamous serial killer who murdered prostitutes in the late 1880. Lo explican en Daily writing tips: The adjective famous has the meaning “honored for achievement.” To describe those who [...]

]]> By: My Thought Spot»Blog Archive » Famous Friday: Daily Writing Tips http://www.dailywritingtips.com/famous-doesnt-apply-to-murderers-or-gangsters/comment-page-1/#comment-7092 My Thought Spot»Blog Archive » Famous Friday: Daily Writing Tips Sat, 08 Dec 2007 05:33:06 +0000 http://www.dailywritingtips.com/famous-doesnt-apply-to-murderers-or-gangsters/#comment-7092 [...] mentioned this site a few times before, but it seemed absolutely perfect for Famous Friday since their post for today had to do with the word [...] [...] mentioned this site a few times before, but it seemed absolutely perfect for Famous Friday since their post for today had to do with the word [...]

]]> By: Maeve http://www.dailywritingtips.com/famous-doesnt-apply-to-murderers-or-gangsters/comment-page-1/#comment-7088 Maeve Sat, 08 Dec 2007 03:47:25 +0000 http://www.dailywritingtips.com/famous-doesnt-apply-to-murderers-or-gangsters/#comment-7088 The Japanese air force bombed the American fleet at Pearl Harbor (Hawaii) and the U.S. finally entered the war (WWII). The Japanese air force bombed the American fleet at Pearl Harbor (Hawaii) and the U.S. finally entered the war (WWII).

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