legendary

[ lej-uhn-der-ee ]
/ ˈlɛdʒ ənˌdɛr i /
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adjective

of, relating to, or of the nature of a legend.
celebrated or described in legend: a legendary hero.

noun, plural leg·end·ar·ies.

a collection of legends.

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Origin of legendary

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

OTHER WORDS FROM legendary

Words nearby legendary

leg-break, leg bye, Legco, leg drop, legend, legendary, legendist, legendize, Legendre, Legendre equation, legendry
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Words related to legendary

fabulous, storied, fabled, mythical, well-known, renowned, illustrious, famed, allegorical, apocryphal, customary, doubtful, dubious, fanciful, imaginary, imaginative, improbable, related, romantic, traditional

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British Dictionary definitions for legendary

legendary
/ (ˈlɛdʒəndərɪ, -drɪ) /

adjective

of or relating to legend
celebrated or described in a legend or legends
very famous or notorious
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