Legendary figure: meaning, definitions and examples

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legendary figure

 

[ ˈlɛdʒənˌdɛri ˈfɪɡjər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

iconic character

A legendary figure is a person or character who is widely known and admired for their remarkable achievements or qualities. These individuals often have a mythical status, with stories and legends surrounding their deeds. They serve as symbols of greatness and inspiration for others.

Synonyms

hero, icon, mythical character

Examples of usage

  • He is considered a legendary figure in the world of music.
  • The legendary figure of King Arthur is a central figure in British mythology.
  • The astronaut Neil Armstrong became a legendary figure after being the first person to walk on the moon.

Translations

Translations of the word "legendary figure" in other languages:

🇵🇹 figura lendária

🇮🇳 पौराणिक व्यक्ति

🇩🇪 legendäre Figur

🇮🇩 tokoh legendaris

🇺🇦 легендарна постать

🇵🇱 legendarna postać

🇯🇵 伝説の人物 (densetsu no jinbutsu)

🇫🇷 figure légendaire

🇪🇸 figura legendaria

🇹🇷 efsanevi figür

🇰🇷 전설적인 인물 (jeonseoljeog-in inmul)

🇸🇦 شخصية أسطورية

🇨🇿 legendární postava

🇸🇰 legendárna postava

🇨🇳 传奇人物 (chuánqí rénwù)

🇸🇮 legendarna osebnost

🇮🇸 goðsagnapersóna

🇰🇿 аңыз адам

🇬🇪 ლეგენდარული ფიგურა

🇦🇿 əfsanəvi şəxsiyyət

🇲🇽 figura legendaria

Word origin

The concept of legendary figures has been present in human culture for centuries, with stories of heroic individuals passed down through generations. These figures often embody qualities such as courage, wisdom, and strength, making them role models for society. They inspire awe and admiration, becoming larger-than-life symbols of human potential and achievement.