legendary
adjective
- famous from a legend
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ənˌdɛɹ.i/ / /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ən.dɹi/ / /ˈlɛd͡ʒ.ən.də.ɹi/
adj
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.
- Of or pertaining to a legend or to legends.
- Appearing (solely) in legends.
- Having the splendor of a legend; fabled.
- 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.”
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.
- A collection of legends, in particular of lives of saints.
- One who relates legends.
- A legendary Pokémon.