celebrity
/səˈlebrəti/noun
उच्चारण सलेब्रटी
प्रसिद्ध व्यक्ति; प्रसिद्धि
Core word
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[C, U]
a famous person; the state of being famous
प्रसिद्ध व्यक्ति; प्रसिद्धि
- film celebrities
- The celebrity was surrounded by fans the moment he reached the airport.
- Several celebrities attended the opening of the shop.
+ 2 more examples
- She became a celebrity after her debut film.
- He enjoys celebrity but values his privacy.
Synonyms star personality icon VIP fame
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
a celebrity (countable noun)
A celebrity is a famous person, especially in sport, film or music. The plural is celebrities.
'Celebrity' प्रसिद्ध व्यक्ति है, विशेषकर खेल, फ़िल्म या संगीत में। इसका plural 'celebrities' है।
- Many celebrities attended the charity match.
- She became a celebrity after one television show.
celebrity (uncountable): fame
In a formal sense celebrity means the state of being famous. It is then uncountable.
औपचारिक अर्थ में 'celebrity' प्रसिद्धि की अवस्था है। तब यह uncountable होता है।
- He found it hard to cope with sudden celebrity.
- The singer achieved celebrity at the age of nineteen.
celebrity + noun
Celebrity works as a modifier: celebrity chef, celebrity wedding, celebrity gossip, celebrity status.
'Celebrity' modifier की तरह आता है: celebrity chef, celebrity wedding, celebrity gossip, celebrity status।
- A celebrity chef opened a restaurant in Delhi.
- Social media gave her celebrity status.
celebrity vs celebrated / celebration
Celebrity is a noun; celebrated is an adjective meaning famous (a celebrated author); celebration is an event of joy.
'Celebrity' noun है; 'celebrated' विशेषण है जिसका अर्थ प्रसिद्ध है; 'celebration' ख़ुशी का आयोजन है।
- The celebrated poet was a celebrity in his city, and the village held a celebration for him.
+Collocations 4
adjective + celebrity
localminorA-listfamousovernight
- The young cricketer became an overnight celebrity.
verb + celebrity
meetfollowinviteinterviewidolise
- The channel invited a celebrity to the quiz show.
celebrity + noun
chefendorsementculturegossipcouple
- Celebrity endorsement increases sales of many products.
celebrity + status/fame
achievegainenjoyhandlelose
- He found it hard to handle celebrity.
“More examples 5
- Radhika waited for hours to see the celebrity at the airport.
राधिका हवाई अड्डे पर उस मशहूर हस्ती को देखने के लिए घंटों इंतज़ार करती रही।
- The advertisement features a famous celebrity.
विज्ञापन में एक प्रसिद्ध हस्ती दिखाई देती है।
- Celebrities often face a lack of privacy.
मशहूर हस्तियों को प्रायः निजता की कमी का सामना करना पड़ता है।
- Her celebrity grew after the film won an award.
फ़िल्म को पुरस्कार मिलने के बाद उसकी ख्याति बढ़ गई।
- Some students want to become celebrities more than doctors or engineers.
कुछ विद्यार्थी डॉक्टर या इंजीनियर बनने की अपेक्षा मशहूर हस्ती बनना चाहते हैं।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ He is a celebrate in his village.
✓ He is a celebrity in his village.
The noun for a famous person is celebrity, not celebrate.
प्रसिद्ध व्यक्ति के लिए noun 'celebrity' है, 'celebrate' नहीं।
✗ The celebrity were surrounded by fans.
✓ The celebrity was surrounded by fans.
A single celebrity takes was.
एक celebrity के साथ 'was' आता है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These words describe people known to many others, with small differences in tone.
ये शब्द उन लोगों को बताते हैं जिन्हें बहुत से लोग जानते हैं, पर स्वर में थोड़ा अंतर है।
A famous person, especially in entertainment or sport.
प्रसिद्ध व्यक्ति, विशेषतः मनोरंजन या खेल में।
- A film celebrity opened the fair.
A very successful performer; more informal and more about talent.
अत्यंत सफल कलाकार; अधिक अनौपचारिक और प्रतिभा पर आधारित।
- The young star scored a century.
A well-known person, often on television or in public life.
प्रसिद्ध व्यक्ति, प्रायः टेलीविज़न या सार्वजनिक जीवन में।
- She is a popular TV personality.
?Which word?
Keep the fame words: celebrity, star, icon, luminary (a person who inspires others), legend, household name.
प्रसिद्धि के शब्द याद रखिए: celebrity, star, icon, luminary (दूसरों को प्रेरित करने वाला), legend, household name।