This is the 12143rd most frequent Russian word.
именитый
Renowned or famous.
Here, 'именитый' means 'renowned' or 'well-known', referring to the high status or recognition of the scientist.
Именитый учёный выступил с докладом на международной конференции.
A renowned scientist delivered a lecture at an international conference.
Here, 'именитый' implies 'famous', describing the exceptional reputation of the player in their field.
Именитый игрок стал тренером молодёжной команды.
A famous player became the coach of a youth team.
Here, 'именитый' denotes 'prestigious' or 'distinguished', highlighting the restaurant's esteemed reputation.