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Grammar : Adj

Spell : lej-uhn-der-ee

Phonetic Transcription : ˈlɛdʒ ənˌdɛr i

Definition of legendary

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

adj fictitious but well known
adj famous

Example sentences :

She thought only of him; she adored him in the lustre of his legendary nobility.
Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola

In the few days that had elapsed Hilary had become a legendary figure.
Extract from : « Slaves of Mercury » by Nat Schachner

Our fairy-tale presents these events in their legendary transformation.
Extract from : « The Chinese Fairy Book » by Various

Note: A legendary tale rather than a folk-story, with a fine moral.
Extract from : « The Chinese Fairy Book » by Various

Burned into his bare flesh was the emblem of their legendary sun-god.
Extract from : « Two Thousand Miles Below » by Charles Willard Diffin

He was as legendary even among the common people as Paganini.
Extract from : « Great Men and Famous Women, Vol. 8 (of 8) » by Various

He lives after the manner of legendary heroes, of the gods of Olympus.
Extract from : « Notes on Life and Letters » by Joseph Conrad

Of Aachen's legendary, historical, romantic side who has not heard?
Extract from : « Lippincott's Magazine, Vol. 20, August 1877 » by Various

The existence of hills is accounted for by legendary lore in this wise.
Extract from : « Russian Fairy Tales » by W. R. S. Ralston

The legendary stone is still to be seen near the left bank of the river.
Extract from : « The Philippine Islands » by John Foreman

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