not·ed \ˈnōd.ə̇d, -ōtə̇d\adjective Etymology: Middle English, from past participle of noten to note 1.: well-known by reputation : eminent, celebrated < a noted educator > < a noted landmark > < a noted beauty > < a noted racehorse > 2.: provided with musical notes or score • not·ed·lyadverb • not·ed·nessnoun-es