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

After the fund was formed, Wendy Dio found supporters from various facets of Ronnie James Dio’s storied career.

From Los Angeles Times

The post continued: “His Grand Immortal Dictator wishes to celebrate our rich and storied culture, fine foods, and musical entertainments by welcoming you to these great demonstrations of power and resolve. And lending voice and song for the first time in six thousand two hundred and forty six days, their work privilege ceremoniously reinstated, will be His Grand Immortal Dictator’s National Band… The Black Parade.”

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Los Angeles Times

Tech scion David Ellison’s Skydance Media will gain control of Paramount, marking the end of the Redstone family’s reign over the storied studio.

From Los Angeles Times

In a storied cycling career, Edinburgh-born Sir Chris established himself as a British sporting icon.

From BBC

Related Words

• famous
• illustrious
• legendary