Definitions
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
- adj. Of, constituting, based on, or of the nature of a legend.
- adj. Celebrated in legend.
- adj. Extremely well known; famous or renowned. See Usage Note at legend.
Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- Consisting of legends; like a legend; traditional; mythical; fabulous.
- n. A chronicle or register of the lives of the saints: same as legend, 1.
- n. A book of legends.
- n. A relater or compiler of legends.
Wiktionary
- adj. Of or pertaining to a legend or to legends.
- adj. Appearing (solely) in legends.
- adj. Having the splendor of a legend; fabled.
- adj. Having unimaginable greatness; excellent
- n. A collection of legends, in particular of lives of saints.
- n. One who relates legends.
GNU Webster's 1913
- adj. Of or pertaining to a legend or to legends; consisting of legends; like a legend; fabulous.
- n. A book of legends; a tale or narrative.
- n. One who relates legends.
WordNet 3.0
- adj. celebrated in fable or legend
- adj. so celebrated as to having taken on the nature of a legend
Examples
“It is therefore more in its place in Argentile and Curan, which he calls a legendary drama, written on the old English model.”
Lives of the English Poets
“And when jazz greats, such as the Grammy Award-winning vocalist Kurt Elling, take the stage, it is easy to understand why The Green Mill is often referred to as legendary.”
The Huffington Post: Elysabeth Alfano: Behind the Scenes With Kurt Elling
“She is said to have inspired the beatnik-turned-reluctant-model character played by Audrey Hepburn in legendary fashion film Funny Face (1957).”
“Join legendary industry creator Howard Chaykin on a thrill ride that's rung up over $1 billion in box office worldwide and become the gold standard for classic action!”
“Sneakerous thank GOD legendary is picking this up. i have full faith after what was done with The Dark Knight.”
“I am compelled to think about certain legendary gaming moments.”
“Before last week, Joe Paterno was known as the legendary 84-year-old Penn State Head Football Coach who consistently led a contending football team that was produced by an honorable Penn State Football program.”
The Huffington Post: Jake Fischer: Don't Neglect Paterno's True Legacy
“Today, almost as legendary is Florida's XANADU - world's largest private pleasure ground.”
“The Catholic Online website actually did add historical perspective: "The items are the missing link in legendary photographer Ansel Adams 'career -- and they're worth $200 million," it explained.”
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“I was referring to the legendary actress Elizabeth Hayden Carlton.”
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Allege, conclusive, counterpart, dismal, enthrall, exotic, incredulous, legendary, lurk, menagerie, naive, pander and 3 more...
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allege, conclusive, counterpart, dismal, enthrall, exotic, incredulous, legendary, lurk, menagerie, naive, pander and 3 more...
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relating to; like; thing/person connected to
centenary, tutelary, seminary, legendary, military, aviary, solitary, topiary, dromedary
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