storied

¹

[stawr-eed, stohr-]

adjective

1. recorded or celebrated in history or story.

   the storied cities of ancient Greece.

2. ornamented with designs representing historical, legendary, or similar subjects.

storied

²

especially British, sto·reyed

[stawr-eed, stohr-]

adjective

1. having stories story or floors (often used in combination).

   a two-storied house.

storied

/ ˈstɔːrɪd /

adjective

1. recorded in history or in a story; fabled

2. decorated with narrative scenes or pictures

Word History and Origins

Origin of storied¹

First recorded in 1475–85; story ¹ + -ed ³

Origin of storied²

First recorded in 1615–25; story ² + -ed ³

Example Sentences

The storied research and development center in La Cañada-Flintridge is known for its work on robotic space exploration, including Mars Rovers and deep-space probes, as well as its cutting-edge satellite networks that monitor Earth.

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Khan told the Guardian that Jenrick had "misrepresented a storied and diverse community, awkwardly distorting the product of an all-out bin strike to fit his culture-warrior narrative filled with far-right cliches".

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Despite having zero broadcast news experience, Weiss will oversee the Tiffany Network’s storied “60 Minutes” program.

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Newsrooms are typically suspicious of outsiders and change has never come easy at CBS News, which has a culture steeped in its storied past.

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The 62-year-old has a rich and storied managerial career, with plenty of highs, much jaw-dropping controversy and moments when he has let himself down.

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Related Words

• famous 
• illustrious 
• legendary