storied

¹

[ stawr-eed, stohr- ]

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.

storied

²

[ stawr-eed, stohr- ]

adjective

1. having stories story or floors (often used in combination):

   a two-storied house.

storied

/ ˈstɔːrɪd /

adjective

1. recorded in history or in a story; fabled
2. decorated with narrative scenes or pictures

Word History and Origins

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

He has also tried to soak in some of the club's storied past.

From BBC

Many attendees wore their sorority or fraternity colors — a celebration of a storied strand of Black culture in America.

From Los Angeles Times

Trump has a storied history of doubting Black public figures' birthplaces and has faced a wave of criticism from NBA legends other than Antetokounmpo.

From Salon

In August, Robert Kennedy Jr. — scion of one of the nation’s most storied Democratic families — announced he was dropping his long-shot bid for president and endorsing Trump.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s a monumental, energetic place in the heart of the booming Bronx that evokes a storied era in baseball history.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• famous
• illustrious
• legendary