legendary

adj, noun — 7 senses

legendary

adj

US /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ənˌdɛɹ.i/ · UK /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ən.dɹi/

Etymology From legend + -ary; from Medieval Latin legendārius. Earlier it was a noun meaning "a collection of legends" (1510s) (Medieval Latin legendārium, Old French legendier), from Latin legenda. In English, both the noun and the adjective first appeared in the 16th century.

1

Of or pertaining to a legend or to legends.

2

Appearing (solely) in legends.

3

Having the splendor of a legend; fabled.

4

Having unimaginable greatness; excellent to such an extent to evoke stories.

  • And it was a fitting victory for Liverpool as Anfield celebrated the 100th anniversary of the birth of their legendary Scottish manager Bill Shankly.2013 September 1, Phil McNulty, BBC Sport:
Derived terms
legendarily, legendariness, nonlegendary, prelegendary, pseudolegendary, semi-legendary, unlegendary

legendary

noun

Etymology From legend + -ary; from Medieval Latin legendārius. Earlier it was a noun meaning "a collection of legends" (1510s) (Medieval Latin legendārium, Old French legendier), from Latin legenda. In English, both the noun and the adjective first appeared in the 16th century.

1

Obsolete A collection of legends, in particular of lives of saints.

2

Obsolete One who relates legends.

3

A legendary Pokémon.

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