Pronunciation: /ˈlɛdʒənˌdɛri/

Definitions of legendary

adjective describing someone or something as very famous and well-known, usually because of a particular quality or achievement

Example Sentences

A1 The legendary hero saved the village from the dragon.

A2 The legendary singer performed at the concert last night.

B1 The legendary football player broke many records during his career.

B2 The legendary author's books have been translated into multiple languages.

C1 The legendary artist's paintings are highly sought after by collectors.

C2 The legendary actor received an Academy Award for his performance in the film.

Examples of legendary in a Sentence

formal The legendary musician performed at the prestigious concert hall last night.

informal Did you hear about the legendary party at Sarah's house last weekend?

slang That car is so legendary, dude!

figurative Her kindness was legendary, spreading joy wherever she went.

Grammatical Forms of legendary

past tense

legendaried

plural

legendaries

comparative

more legendary

superlative

most legendary

present tense

legendary

future tense

will be legendary

perfect tense

have been legendary

continuous tense

is being legendary

singular

legendary

positive degree

legendary

infinitive

to be legendary

gerund

legendarying

participle

legendaryed

Origin and Evolution of legendary

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'legendary' originated from the Latin word 'legendarius' which means 'of or pertaining to a legend'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something related to a legend or myth, the word 'legendary' has evolved to also mean something remarkable or famous, often in a positive context.