legendary

adjective
UK: /ˈledʒəndəri/
US: /ˈledʒənderi/

  1. Very famous or well known, often because of being very good at something.

    1. The Beatles are a legendary band that everyone knows. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her legendary performance secured her place as a top athlete in the world. [ ] [ ]

  2. Described in legends or stories, not necessarily true.

    1. King Arthur is a legendary figure from British folklore. [ ] [ ]
    2. The legendary lost city of Atlantis has fascinated historians for centuries. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

renowned fabled celebrated mythical famous

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "legendary" in English means: Very famous or well known, often because of being very good at something., Described in legends or stories, not necessarily true..

The phonetic transcription of "legendary" is /ˈledʒəndəri/ in British English and /ˈledʒənderi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "legendary": renowned, fabled, celebrated, mythical, famous.

Example usage of "legendary": "The Beatles are a legendary band that everyone knows.". More examples on the page.