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View synonyms for legendary

legendary

[ lej-uhn-der-ee ]

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or of the nature of a legend.

    Synonyms: superhuman, strange, supernatural, heroic

  2. celebrated or described in legend:

    a legendary hero.



noun

, plural leg·end·ar·ies.
  1. a collection of legends.

legendary

/ -drɪ; ˈlɛdʒəndərɪ /

adjective

  1. of or relating to legend
  2. celebrated or described in a legend or legends
  3. very famous or notorious
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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  • quasi-legend·ary adjective
  • semi·legend·ary adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of legendary1

From the Medieval Latin word legendārius, dating back to 1505–15. See legend, -ary
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Example Sentences

John Mayer and movie director McG have agreed to buy the Jim Henson Company Lot, a legendary studio in Hollywood founded by Charlie Chaplin.

That night not only launched a legendary playing career but also a Hall of Fame friendship.

First, there was the appropriate moment of silence for John Robinson, the legendary former USC and Rams coach who died Monday at age 89.

But a string of disasters and bad luck has since turned his dream into a legendary story of financial ruin.

However, Humphrey remains a fan of Match of the Day, previously telling The Express he would "never say never" to hosting the "legendary show".

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