Legendary - English meaning

adjective

Publicly praised; celebrated.

Usage examples:

The band released their critically acclaimed debut in 1994

verb

Praise enthusiastically and publicly.

Usage examples:

The conference was acclaimed as a considerable success

adjective

Attracting public approval and praise

Usage examples:

Critically acclaimed "dinner party", based on the critically acclaimed novel by bill davies, was ma…

adjective

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence.

Usage examples:

The ancient civilizations of the mediterranean

noun

An old man.

Usage examples:

A solitary ancient in a tweed jacket

noun

A standard, flag, or ensign.

Usage examples:

The ancient was a banner bearing an heraldic device, the token of ancient or noble descent, borne b…

adjective

Greatly admired; renowned.

Usage examples:

A celebrated mathematician

verb

Acknowledge (a significant or happy day or event) with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.

Usage examples:

They were celebrating their wedding anniversary at a swanky restaurant

adjective

Famous for some special quality or ability

Usage examples:

Kelley was the most celebrated clown of his era.

adjective

Very successful, authoritative, and commanding great respect.

Usage examples:

A distinguished american educationist

verb

Recognize or treat (someone or something) as different.

Usage examples:

The child is perfectly capable of distinguishing reality from fantasy

adjective

(of a person or a body of work) respected and admired for excellence

Usage examples:

He had a long and distinguished career as a diplomat.

adjective

(of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere.

Usage examples:

One of the world's most eminent statisticians

adjective

Famous and important

Usage examples:

The commission consisted of fifteen eminent political figures., this shows eminent good sense.

adjective

Held in great respect; admired.

Usage examples:

We dined in my esteemed friend's little room

verb

Respect and admire.

Usage examples:

Many of these qualities are esteemed by managers

adjective

Highly respected

Usage examples:

It is my honor to introduce our esteemed senator.

adjective

(of a person or their rank or status) at a high or powerful level.

Usage examples:

It had taken her years of infighting to reach her present exalted rank

verb

Think or speak very highly of (someone or something).

Usage examples:

The party will continue to exalt their hero

adjective

Famous, especially by reputation.

Usage examples:

A fabled art collection

verb

Tell fictitious tales.

Usage examples:

I do not dream nor fable

adjective

Famous, esp. because of having been frequently written about

Usage examples:

Atlantis, plato's fabled lost continent under the sea

noun

A traditional story, usually written for children, which often involves imaginary creatures and magic

adjective

Known about by many people; renowned.

Usage examples:

He is famed for his eccentricities

adjective

Known about by many people; famous

Usage examples:

The famed transatlantic liner queen mary is moored here as a tourist attraction.

adjective

Known about by many people.

Usage examples:

A famous star

adjective

Known by very many or most people

Usage examples:

A famous actor/singer, marie curie is famous for discovering radium.

adjective

Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above average.

Usage examples:

The article was of great interest

noun

An important or distinguished person.

Usage examples:

The beatles, bob dylan, all the greats

adverb

Another term for literae humaniores.

adjective

Having the characteristics of a hero or heroine; admirably brave or determined.

Usage examples:

Heroic deeds

noun

Behaviour or talk that is bold or dramatic.

Usage examples:

The england star is getting special treatment because of his world cup heroics

adjective

Having qualities appropriate for brave figures

adjective

Regarded with great respect.

Usage examples:

An honoured guest

verb

Regard with great respect.

Usage examples:

They honoured their parents in all they did

adjective

Well known, respected, and admired for past achievements.

Usage examples:

His illustrious predecessor

adjective

Widely known and esteemed

adjective

Famous because of its excellence

Usage examples:

An illustrious career

adjective

Highly praised or admired.

Usage examples:

A lauded author

verb

Praise (a person or their achievements) highly.

Usage examples:

The obituary lauded him as a great statesman and soldier

verb

Past simple and past participle of laud

Usage examples:

The german leadership lauded the russian initiative.

verb

Give a lot of public attention and approval to (someone); treat as a celebrity.

Usage examples:

Modern sportsmen are lionized and feted

verb

Past simple and past participle of lionize

adjective

Occurring in or characteristic of myths or folk tales.

Usage examples:

One of denmark's greatest mythical heroes

adjective

Mythical also means imaginary or not real

Usage examples:

I’d like to see that mythical girlfriend he’s always talking about.

adjective

Relating to, based on, or appearing in myths or mythology.

Usage examples:

The tree of life is one of the oldest of all mythological symbols

adjective

Worthy of attention or notice; remarkable.

Usage examples:

The gardens are notable for their collection of magnolias and camellias

noun

A famous or important person.

Usage examples:

Businessmen and local notables

adjective

Important and deserving attention

Usage examples:

She worked with many notable musicians., other sports have had work stoppages, most notably baseball.

adjective

Well known; famous.

Usage examples:

The restaurant is noted for its high standards of cuisine

verb

Notice or pay particular attention to (something).

Usage examples:

He noted his mother's unusual gaiety

adjective

Liked or admired by many people or by a particular person or group.

Usage examples:

She was one of the most popular girls in the school

adjective

Liked, enjoyed, or admired by many people or by most people in a particular group

Usage examples:

In-line skating is increasingly popular., contrary to popular belief, air travel is less dangerous …

adjective

Important; famous.

Usage examples:

She was a prominent member of the city council

noun

A stout drab-coloured moth with tufts on the forewings which stick up while at rest, the caterpillars of which typically have fleshy growths on the back.

adjective

Very noticeable, important, or famous

Usage examples:

She plays a prominent role in the organization., she has a prominent chin/nose., despite his promin…

adjective

Known or talked about by many people; famous.

Usage examples:

Britain is renowned for its love of animals

adjective

Conducive to or characterized by the expression of love.

Usage examples:

A romantic candlelit dinner

noun

A person with romantic beliefs or attitudes.

Usage examples:

I am an incurable romantic

adjective

Relating to love or to an affectionate, loving relationship

Usage examples:

A romantic comedy/novel, i think egypt is an incredibly romantic country., she has a romantic idea …

noun

A book containing a story or collection of stories intended for children.

Usage examples:

The saga of tiny things abounds in children's rhymes, songs, storybooks and protected collections.

adjective

Existing in or as part of a tradition; long-established.

Usage examples:

The traditional festivities of the church year

adjective

Following or belonging to the ways of behaving or beliefs that have been established for a long time

Usage examples:

The traditional two-parent family, traditional southern cooking, the traditional politeness of japa…

adjective

Praised or boasted about, especially in an excessive way.

Usage examples:

They have utterly eclipsed their vaunted american rivals

verb

Boast about or praise (something), especially excessively.

Usage examples:

He was initially vaunted by the west for his leadership of the country

adjective

Accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character.

Usage examples:

A venerable statesman