legendary

pronunciation

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  • Adjective:
    so celebrated as to having taken on the nature of a legend
    celebrated in fable or legend

Word Origin

legendary (adj.)
mid-16c., from Medieval Latin legendarius, from legenda (see legend). Earlier it was a noun meaning "a collection of legends" (1510s).

Example

1. A large part comes from his legendary work ethic .
2. Two years on from that loss , she honored that promise with a now almost legendary appearance on a british television talent show .
3. A legendary goalkeeper and an inspirational leader .
4. Legendary creatures are mysterious and wonderful !
5. Is china 's legendary economy in serious trouble ?

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