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adjective
- 1. described in or based on legends: "a legendary British king of the 4th century" Similar Opposite
- 2. remarkable enough to be famous; very well known: "her wisdom in matters of childbirth was legendary" Similar Opposite
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of or describing someone who is very famous and admired, usually because of an ability in a particular area: the legendary magician Houdini. (Definition of legendary from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
The meaning of LEGENDARY is of, relating to, or characteristic of legend or a legend. How to use legendary in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Legendary.
1. adjective. If you describe someone or something as legendary, you mean that they are very famous and that many stories are told about them. ...the legendary Jazz singer Adelaide Hall. His political skill is legendary. Synonyms: famous, celebrated, well-known, acclaimed More Synonyms of legendary. 2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
of or describing someone who is very famous and admired, usually because of an ability in a particular area: the legendary magician Houdini. (Definition of legendary from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Definition of legendary adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
It's one thing to be famous. It's another thing altogether to be legendary, or like a legend. The Monkees were a famous band. The Beatles are legendary — for most people, they are almost mythical in their greatness.
Define legendary. legendary synonyms, legendary pronunciation, legendary translation, English dictionary definition of legendary. adj. 1. Of, based on, or discussed in legend. 2. Extremely well known; famous or renowned: a legendary talk show host. leg′en·dar′i·ly adv. American...
noun. , plural leg·end·ar·ies. a collection of legends. legendary. / -drɪ; ˈlɛdʒəndərɪ / adjective. of or relating to legend. celebrated or described in a legend or legends. very famous or notorious.
What does the word legendary mean? There are 12 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word legendary, five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. legendary has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.
1. always used before a noun : told about in a legend. legendary tales. legendary creatures from the sea. 2. [more legendary; most legendary] : very famous or well-known. He is the most legendary football player of his time. legendary musicians.
