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

Discovery’s streaming service Max on Dec. 20, adding to the controversy over the limited theatrical run for what could be the storied star and filmmaker’s final movie.

From Los Angeles Times

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

Related Words

• famous
• illustrious
• legendary