How do you spell Infamous?
Correct spelling
infamous
Remember: IN-famous keeps the Latin FAMA (fame) - no extra 'e' needed
Why is infamous spelled this way?
From Latin infamis, of bad repute. IN (not) + FAMA (fame). Infamous is fame inverted — being known not for greatness but for terrible acts.
Common misspellings of infamous
infameousinfamousinfamiousinfamouse
Example
The infamous bank robber was finally captured after decades on the run.