legendary

[ lej-uhn-der-ee ]
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adjective
  1. of, relating to, or of the nature of a legend.

  2. celebrated or described in legend: a legendary hero.

noun,plural leg·end·ar·ies.
  1. a collection of legends.

Origin of legendary

1
From the Medieval Latin word legendārius, dating back to 1505–15. See legend, -ary

Other words for legendary

Other words from legendary

  • 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

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British Dictionary definitions for legendary

legendary

/ (ˈlɛdʒəndərɪ, -drɪ) /


adjective
  1. of or relating to legend

  2. celebrated or described in a legend or legends

  1. very famous or notorious

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