Famous vs. Notorious — What's the Difference?

Well or widely known.

Famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed

First-rate; excellent

Known widely and usually unfavorably

Known.

Senses with an unfavourable connotation.

In the public eye.

Of a person or entity: generally or widely known for something negative; infamous.

To make famous; to bring renown to.

Of an act, situation, etc.: blameworthy in an obvious and offensive way; blatant, flagrant.

Celebrated in fame or public report; renowned; mach talked of; distinguished in story; - used in either a good or a bad sense, chiefly the former; often followed by for; as, famous for erudition, for eloquence, for military skill; a famous pirate.

Senses with a favourable or neutral connotation.

Widely known and esteemed;

Generally or widely known; of common knowledge; famous or well-known.

(obsolete)

(obsolete) notoriously

Generally known and talked of by the public; universally believed to be true; manifest to the world; evident; - usually in an unfavorable sense; as, a notorious thief; a notorious crime or vice.

Having an exceedingly bad reputation;