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Synonyms for legendary
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : lej-uhn-der-ee |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈlɛdʒ ənˌdɛr i |
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Définition 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
- 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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