Legendary Definition

lĕjən-dĕrē

adjective

Of, based on, or presented in legends.

Webster's New World

Remarkable; extraordinary.

Webster's New World

Well-known; famous.

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The definition of legendary is someone or something that has become famous or well-known, usually as a result of a distinctive or unique characteristic or skill.

A person who is the best pool player in a town is an example of someone who might be considered a legendary pool player.

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Having unimaginable greatness; excellent to such an extent to evoke stories.

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noun

(obsolete) A collection of legends, in particular of lives of saints.

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(obsolete) One who relates legends.

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Other Word Forms of Legendary

Noun

Singular:

legendary

Plural:

legendaries

Origin of Legendary

legend +"Ž -ary; from Middle Latin legendarius' Earlier it was a noun meaning "a collection of legends" (1510s).' (Old French legendier), from Latin legenda. In English, both the noun and the adjective appear in the 16th century.

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