legendary

[ lej-uhn-der-ee ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or of the nature of a legend.

   Synonyms: superhuman, strange, supernatural, heroic

2. celebrated or described in legend:

   a legendary hero.

noun

, plural leg·end·ar·ies.

1. a collection of legends.

legendary

/ -drɪ; ˈlɛdʒəndərɪ /

adjective

1. of or relating to legend
2. celebrated or described in a legend or legends
3. very famous or notorious

Other Words From

• legend·ari·ly adverb
• pre·legend·ary adjective
• pseudo·legend·ary adjective
• quasi-legend·ary adjective
• semi·legend·ary adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of legendary¹

From the Medieval Latin word legendārius, dating back to 1505–15. See legend, -ary

Example Sentences

As Pep Guardiola agrees a new contract to stay at Manchester City for another season, BBC Sport looks at how he compares to other legendary club managers.

From BBC

Excitement and anticipation ran high in Indian cricket circles as the team was expected to face the mighty Australians, led by legendary batsman Donald Bradman.

From BBC

Finally, the first new song in six years by Sade Adu — the inimitable lead vocalist of the legendary group Sade — is a candid, extraordinarily moving ballad dedicated to her son, Izaak.

From New York Times

Arnold’s work has always naturally drawn comparisons to that legendary chronicler of the downtrodden classes, Ken Loach.

From Los Angeles Times

“We are excited that he will continue to shepherd our legendary athletics program into a new era.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• famed
• illustrious
• renowned
• well-known