storied
1 Americanadjective
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recorded or celebrated in history or story.
the storied cities of ancient Greece.
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ornamented with designs representing historical, legendary, or similar subjects.
adjective
adjective
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recorded in history or in a story; fabled
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decorated with narrative scenes or pictures
Etymology
Origin of storied1
First recorded in 1475–85; story 1 + -ed 3
Origin of storied2
Explanation
Something storied is well-known, sometimes even legendary. Your grandmother might love to tell long tales all about her storied past as a Hollywood starlet. You're most likely to encounter the adjective storied in a literary context, describing someone or something with a celebrated history. Baseball is an old and familiar sport with a storied past, for example. An earlier meaning was "decorated with scenes from history," like an illustrated book about the Revolutionary War or the paintings on the wall of a history museum.
Vocabulary lists containing storied
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Example Sentences
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And they’re such a modern couple, sort of breaking the rules of what those norms are, especially coming from such a storied family that has such legacy in the States.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
In addition, Michael Jordan’s storied Chicago mansion, complete with personalized gates bearing his jersey number “23,” was finally sold in 2024 for only $9.5 million, after 13 years and multiple relistings, down from $29 million.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
The storied outlet is in the throes of a major transformation under Weiss that has included tense moments between its news staff and top executives, programming changes and high-profile departures.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
Daniel Harding, a British conductor with a storied career leading Europe's top orchestras, will take the helm of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the institution announced Tuesday.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
I have never spoken this many words in a row to Margo in our long and storied relationship, but here it is, my last play for her.
From "Paper Towns" by John Green
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