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Definitions

legendary

[lej-uhn-der-ee] / ˈlɛdʒ ənˌdɛr i /
ADJECTIVE
fictitious but well known
Synonyms
STRONGEST
fabled fabulous mythical storied
WEAK
allegorical apocryphal created customary doubtful dubious fabricated fanciful figmental handed-down imaginary imaginative improbable invented mythological related romantic told traditional unhistoric unhistorical unreal unverifiable
Antonyms
WEAK
factual infamous real true unimportant
ADJECTIVE
famous
Synonyms
STRONGEST
famed illustrious renowned well-known
WEAK
celebrated immortal
Antonyms
STRONGEST
unimportant unknown
WEAK
factual infamous real true

Example Sentences

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South Carolina, under legendary coach Dawn Staley, is playing in the national championship game for the third straight year and fourth time in five years.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Tiger Woods reportedly called Donald Trump shortly before the legendary golfer was arrested for DUI.

From Salon • Apr. 2, 2026

Sir Alex Ferguson, the legendary former Manchester United manager, once described international friendlies as "a waste of time", external.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

He doesn’t need another green jacket, another title, another trophy to add to his legendary collection.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

"Oh, I've read about this guy. Friend, that is the legendary red panda," Max declares with her hands on her hips.

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.