Legendary: meaning, definitions and examples
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legendary
[ ˈledʒənˌdɛri ]
fantasy games
Remarkable enough to be famous; well-known and much talked about.
Synonyms
epic, famous, mythical, renowned
Examples of usage
- He is a legendary hero in the world of fantasy games.
- The sword he found was said to be of legendary power.
- The legendary creature is known for its magical abilities.
- Legends say that this place is home to a legendary treasure.
- The legendary battle between good and evil is a common theme in folklore.
general usage
Extremely impressive or famous; well-known.
Synonyms
celebrated, iconic, illustrious, notable
Examples of usage
- The restaurant is known for its legendary burgers.
- She is a legendary actress in the entertainment industry.
- The band gave a legendary performance at the concert.
- The legendary singer captivated the audience with her voice.
- His legendary skills as a chef have earned him numerous awards.
Translations
Translations of the word "legendary" in other languages:
🇵🇹 lendário
🇮🇳 पौराणिक
🇩🇪 legendär
🇮🇩 legendaris
🇺🇦 легендарний
🇵🇱 legendarny
🇯🇵 伝説的な
🇫🇷 légendaire
🇪🇸 legendario
🇹🇷 efsanevi
🇰🇷 전설적인
🇸🇦 أسطوري
🇨🇿 legendární
🇸🇰 legendárny
🇨🇳 传奇的
🇸🇮 legendaren
🇮🇸 goðsagnakenndur
🇰🇿 аңызға айналған
🇬🇪 ლეგენდარული
🇦🇿 əfsanəvi
🇲🇽 legendario
Word origin
The word 'legendary' originated from the late Middle English word 'legendarie', which was derived from the Latin word 'legendarium' meaning 'things to be read'. Over time, the term evolved to describe stories or events that were remarkable enough to be retold and became well-known. Today, 'legendary' is commonly used to describe something or someone that is famous, impressive, or iconic.
See also: legends.