Legendary
adjective
Famous or admired because of what someone has done, usually something very good or special.
Michael Jordan is a legendary basketball player.
Often appears as...
- legendary figure
- legendary hero
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Approving
adjective
Relating to, based on, or present in old stories and myths, especially those told about a historical period.
The legendary King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table.
Often appears as...
- legendary tales
- legendary mythology
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Literary
adjective
Famous or admired because of what someone has done, usually something very good or special.
Michael Jordan is a legendary basketball player.
Often appears as...
- legendary figure
- legendary hero
Usage tips
Approving
adjective
Relating to, based on, or present in old stories and myths, especially those told about a historical period.
The legendary King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table.
Often appears as...
- legendary tales
- legendary mythology
Usage tips
Literary
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Connotation
Indicates high respect and praise for someone's extraordinary achievements or personality.
Serena Williams is a legendary athlete for her unparalleled success in tennis.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Real
Sometimes used to exaggerate feats or stories, even if they're not entirely factual.
He's a legendary figure at school, supposedly never having scored less than an A.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Impact
Often involves individuals or actions that had a significant impact on culture or history.
The Beatles are considered legendary for their lasting influence on music.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Connotation
Indicates high respect and praise for someone's extraordinary achievements or personality.
Serena Williams is a legendary athlete for her unparalleled success in tennis.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Real
Sometimes used to exaggerate feats or stories, even if they're not entirely factual.
He's a legendary figure at school, supposedly never having scored less than an A.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Impact
Often involves individuals or actions that had a significant impact on culture or history.
The Beatles are considered legendary for their lasting influence on music.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Connotation
Indicates high respect and praise for someone's extraordinary achievements or personality.
Serena Williams is a legendary athlete for her unparalleled success in tennis.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Real
Sometimes used to exaggerate feats or stories, even if they're not entirely factual.
He's a legendary figure at school, supposedly never having scored less than an A.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Impact
Often involves individuals or actions that had a significant impact on culture or history.
The Beatles are considered legendary for their lasting influence on music.
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Why certain naturally...
but wildfires are also vital to the existence of healthy boreal forest ecosystems. By coming to terms with that, we can protect ourselves from their more damaging effects while enabling the forests, like the legendary phoenix, to rise reborn from their own ashes.
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Can you solve the dark...
The good news is you've managed to locate the legendary dungeon containing the stash of ancient Stygian coins and the eccentric wizard who owns the castle has even generously agreed to let you have them. The bad news is that he's not quite as generous
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The new American Dream PIPE...
but you throw legendary neighborhood parties. If you're a textbook success, the implications of what I'm saying could be more grim for you. You might be a failure by standards you hold dear but that the world doesn't reward. Only you can know.
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How Thor got his hammer...
The dwarves! – their legendary smiths could make anything. So Loki rushed to their realm, deep within the mountains of the earth. Even before he arrived, the wily Loki was already scheming how he would get the dwarves to do his bidding.
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Rescuing The Bilbies PIPE...
one of the legendary bilby brothers frank mantha already how about our girls yeah they're definitely ready frank's devoted eight years of his life to the billbay it's very close to his heart it is just such a wonderful animal and
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What is World of...
realm of magic ancient kingdoms and legendary heroes for millions of players world of warcraft is more than a game it's a bridge spanning continents nationalities and languages a virtual playground to connect interact and have
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Ancient Greece 101 PIPE...
and democratic rule left a considerable impression on world history. With contributions that lasted for millennia, the civilization of ancient Greece is nothing short of legendary.
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King Cobra vs. Saltwater...
another pint-sized predator is on the lookout for food tube the saltwater crocodile is a legendary giant of these forests this species is the largest living reptile in the world
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Gauchos PIPE National...
in the countryside of argentina cowboy life has scarcely changed over the past three centuries the gaucho is a hero here a legendary figure
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5 Grown Men Vs. 1 Big...
the legendary anaconda pound-for-pound the biggest most powerful snake in the world today police have been called to
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Why certain naturally...
but wildfires are also vital to the existence of healthy boreal forest ecosystems. By coming to terms with that, we can protect ourselves from their more damaging effects while enabling the forests, like the legendary phoenix, to rise reborn from their own ashes.
Video examples
Can you solve the dark...
The good news is you've managed to locate the legendary dungeon containing the stash of ancient Stygian coins and the eccentric wizard who owns the castle has even generously agreed to let you have them. The bad news is that he's not quite as generous
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The new American Dream PIPE...
but you throw legendary neighborhood parties. If you're a textbook success, the implications of what I'm saying could be more grim for you. You might be a failure by standards you hold dear but that the world doesn't reward. Only you can know.
Video examples
How Thor got his hammer...
The dwarves! – their legendary smiths could make anything. So Loki rushed to their realm, deep within the mountains of the earth. Even before he arrived, the wily Loki was already scheming how he would get the dwarves to do his bidding.
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Rescuing The Bilbies PIPE...
one of the legendary bilby brothers frank mantha already how about our girls yeah they're definitely ready frank's devoted eight years of his life to the billbay it's very close to his heart it is just such a wonderful animal and
Video examples
What is World of...
realm of magic ancient kingdoms and legendary heroes for millions of players world of warcraft is more than a game it's a bridge spanning continents nationalities and languages a virtual playground to connect interact and have
Video examples
Ancient Greece 101 PIPE...
and democratic rule left a considerable impression on world history. With contributions that lasted for millennia, the civilization of ancient Greece is nothing short of legendary.
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King Cobra vs. Saltwater...
another pint-sized predator is on the lookout for food tube the saltwater crocodile is a legendary giant of these forests this species is the largest living reptile in the world
Video examples
Gauchos PIPE National...
in the countryside of argentina cowboy life has scarcely changed over the past three centuries the gaucho is a hero here a legendary figure
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5 Grown Men Vs. 1 Big...
the legendary anaconda pound-for-pound the biggest most powerful snake in the world today police have been called to
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Sivamani
Indian Musician
I know I have experience, having worked with the likes of legendary composers like Ilaiyaraaja. And, I've been long enough with my dear friend A. R. Rahman, and we've collaborated on several musical works. All this gives me confidence.
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Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
American Boxer
We talk about these legendary fighters, talk about how they had hundred-something fights, hundred-something victories... but when you look at the history books, I still beat more world champions than any fighter in history.
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Theo Rossi
American Actor
My uncle who helped in a big part of raising me from when I was young, had moved from California, and would just tell me these legendary stories of these motorcycle clubs that he was around and that he used to ride with.
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Sean Bean
English Actor
There's a wealth of literature out there which, hopefully, will be, you know, exploded in the future, and I personally find it very rewarding to be involved with classic storytelling, and sort of legendary characters.
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Sid Sriram
Indian Musician
My experience and growth in the film music world and the time I've spent studying legendary film composers have given me depth of insight into how music can inspire a range of emotions.
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Reed Morano
American Director
There are many legendary DPs that I admire, some of whom have a very strong signature, but I'm not sure I want to be the DP where you see my work and say 'Oh, Reed shot that.
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Young Jeezy
American Musician
I'ma continue to make records, continue to make hits, continue to be what I am, legendary.
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Sandeep Singh
Indian Athlete
Ric Charlesworth is a legendary figure. He is one of the best coaches in the world.
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Javed Jaffrey
Indian Actor
Being the son or daughter of a legendary film personality you get more respect.
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Peter Capaldi
Scottish Actor
Comic-Con is so legendary, so a great thrill to be invited along.
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Sivamani
Indian Musician
I know I have experience, having worked with the likes of legendary composers like Ilaiyaraaja. And, I've been long enough with my dear friend A. R. Rahman, and we've collaborated on several musical works. All this gives me confidence.
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Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
American Boxer
We talk about these legendary fighters, talk about how they had hundred-something fights, hundred-something victories... but when you look at the history books, I still beat more world champions than any fighter in history.
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Theo Rossi
American Actor
My uncle who helped in a big part of raising me from when I was young, had moved from California, and would just tell me these legendary stories of these motorcycle clubs that he was around and that he used to ride with.
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Sean Bean
English Actor
There's a wealth of literature out there which, hopefully, will be, you know, exploded in the future, and I personally find it very rewarding to be involved with classic storytelling, and sort of legendary characters.
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Sid Sriram
Indian Musician
My experience and growth in the film music world and the time I've spent studying legendary film composers have given me depth of insight into how music can inspire a range of emotions.
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Reed Morano
American Director
There are many legendary DPs that I admire, some of whom have a very strong signature, but I'm not sure I want to be the DP where you see my work and say 'Oh, Reed shot that.
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Young Jeezy
American Musician
I'ma continue to make records, continue to make hits, continue to be what I am, legendary.
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Sandeep Singh
Indian Athlete
Ric Charlesworth is a legendary figure. He is one of the best coaches in the world.
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Javed Jaffrey
Indian Actor
Being the son or daughter of a legendary film personality you get more respect.
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Peter Capaldi
Scottish Actor
Comic-Con is so legendary, so a great thrill to be invited along.
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