How Do You Spell DEFAMOUS?
Pronunciation: [dɪfˈe͡ɪməs] (IPA) 
Correct spelling for the English word "Defamous" is [dɪfˈe͡ɪməs], [dɪfˈeɪməs], [d_ɪ_f_ˈeɪ_m_ə_s] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
Pronunciation: [dɪfˈe͡ɪməs] (IPA)
Correct spelling for the English word "Defamous" is [dɪfˈe͡ɪməs], [dɪfˈeɪməs], [d_ɪ_f_ˈeɪ_m_ə_s] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
Defamous is an adjective that refers to something or someone who has become infamous, known for their negative reputation or notoriety. It is derived from combining the prefix "de," meaning removal or reversal, with the word "famous," indicating widespread recognition or renown.
When something or someone is described as defamous, it implies that they have gained a reputation through negative actions, behaviors, or associations, rendering them infamous in the eyes of others. The term is often used to indicate a significant decline in reputation or the loss of respect in society.
Defamous can be applied to individuals who have attained notoriety through scandalous actions or criminal behavior that has tarnished their image. It can also be used to describe objects or entities, such as a defamous brand or organization that has faced backlash due to unethical practices or controversial decisions.
The term defamous is closely related to infamy; however, it emphasizes the process of becoming infamous rather than merely denoting the state of being infamous itself. Therefore, it emphasizes the negative connotations that accompany the reputation. Defamous is often used in journalistic and creative contexts to describe individuals or groups that have fallen from grace or faced widespread criticism.
Defamatory.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
