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 storied²

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

Example Sentences

Soft economic growth in China, and the rise of cheaper lab-made diamonds have taken the shine off the storied unit.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Both the Knicks and Rangers are premier teams in their respective leagues, with storied histories and large and passionate fan bases,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

CNN anchor Anderson Cooper is walking away from his second job at “60 Minutes” in the latest sign of upheaval at the storied news magazine.

From Los Angeles Times

CABIMAS, Venezuela — The pumps that brought prosperity from deep in the Earth’s crust are now mostly rusted relics of a storied past.

From Los Angeles Times

Ruemmler had risen to the top ranks of Wall Street and become a key adviser to Goldman Chief Executive David Solomon after a storied legal career.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• famous
• illustrious
• legendary