storied

¹ American  

[stawr-eed, stohr-] / ˈstɔr id, ˈstoʊr- /

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.

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storied ² American  

[stawr-eed, stohr-] / ˈstɔr id, ˈstoʊr- /

especially British, storeyed

adjective

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

   a two-storied house.

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storied British  

/ ˈstɔːrɪd /

adjective

1. recorded in history or in a story; fabled

2. decorated with narrative scenes or pictures

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Etymology

Origin of storied¹

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

Origin of storied¹

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

Example Sentences

Gene Hackman, a two-time Oscar winner whose storied acting career included “The French Connection” and “Unforgiven,” was found dead along with his wife on Feb. 26.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was bought by Toys “R” Us, which shuttered its storied flagship in New York before filing for bankruptcy itself.

From The Wall Street Journal

She is set to take the helm of a storied yet often troubled energy producer that is aiming to reinvigorate its fossil-fuel business after an ill-timed turn toward renewable energy.

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The storied accounting firm subsequently stopped auditing public companies and wound down its operations.

From The Wall Street Journal

The most fleeting occupant of the Celtic manager's job in the club's storied history lasted eight months.

From BBC

Related Words

• famous
• illustrious
• legendary