Legendarily: meaning, definitions and examples

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legendarily

 

[ lɪˈdʒɛndəˌrɛli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in tales

Legendarily refers to something that is described in legends or folklore. It often implies an extraordinary or mythical quality associated with the described subject.

Synonyms

epically, fabulously, heroically, mythically

Examples of usage

  • The hero was legendarily known for his bravery.
  • She was legendarily beautiful, captivating everyone who crossed her path.
  • The mountain is legendarily dangerous for climbers.
  • The tale of the lost city was legendarily told through generations.

Translations

Translations of the word "legendarily" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lendariamente

🇮🇳 पौराणिक रूप से

🇩🇪 legendär

🇮🇩 secara legendaris

🇺🇦 легендарно

🇵🇱 legendarnie

🇯🇵 伝説的に

🇫🇷 légendairement

🇪🇸 legendariamente

🇹🇷 efsanevi bir şekilde

🇰🇷 전설적으로

🇸🇦 أسطورياً

🇨🇿 legendárně

🇸🇰 legendárne

🇨🇳 传奇般地

🇸🇮 legendarno

🇮🇸 goðsagnakennt

🇰🇿 аңызға айналғандай

🇬🇪 ლეგენდარულად

🇦🇿 rəvayət kimi

🇲🇽 legendariamente

Etymology

The term 'legendarily' is derived from the word 'legend', which originates from the Latin word 'legendum', meaning 'that which is to be read'. The Latin term was often used in the context of hagiographies, stories about the lives of saints, which were read during specific liturgical occasions. As the concept of legends expanded beyond religious stories to include folklore and tales of heroic deeds, the adjective 'legendary' emerged. The adverbial form 'legendarily' began to gain usage to describe actions or qualities associated with legends. Its development reflects a broader cultural fascination with stories that transcend ordinary life, embodying the values and morals of a given society.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,637, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.