No-tō'ri-oūs, a.

a. [Lat. notorius, from notare, to mark, indicate, designate; It., Sp., & Pg. notorio, Pr. notori, Fr. notoire. See NOTE.] Generally known and talked of by the public; universally believed to be true; manifest to the world; evident; usually, known to disadvantage; as, a notorious thief; a notorious crime or vice; a man notorious for lewdness or gaming.

Your goodness, Since you provoke me, shall be most notorious. Shak.

Synonyms— Distinguished; remarkable; conspicuous; noted; celebrated; famous; renowned.