Meaning & use

legendary

adjective·Everyday

Extremely famous or well-known, often admired or celebrated over a long period; also, relating to or existing only in legend.

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The legendary chef trained an entire generation of celebrated cooks.

According to legendary accounts, a dragon once guarded the city's gates.

A note on using this word

Legendary can describe genuine, verified fame, as with a legendary athlete, or refer to something whose truth is uncertain, as in a legendary creature.

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Words with an opposite meaning

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