legendary meaning – Learning about the word legendary – Legendary Means different things in different situations

legendary meaning

Legendary meaning information From Middle English legende, from Old French legende, from Medieval Latin legenda (“a legend, story, especially the lives of the saints”), from Latin legenda (“things which ought to be read”), from lego (“I read”).

Legendary Means different things in different situations

1. A unrealistic story depicting past events.
2. A story of unknown origin describing plausible but extraordinary past events.
3. The legend of Troy was discovered to have a historical basis.
   A plausible story set in the historical past, but whose historicity is uncertain.
4. The legend of Robin Hood/the legend of Prester John/the legend of Coriolanus.
5. A story in which a kernel of truth is embellished to an unlikely degree.
6. A fabricated backstory for a spy, with associated documents and records; a cover story.
7. According to his legend, he once worked for the Red Cross, spreading humanitarian aid in Africa.
8. A person related to a legend or legends.
9. A leading protagonist in a historical legend.
10. Achilles is a legend in Greek culture.
11. A person with legend-like qualities, such as extraordinary accomplishment.
12. Michael Jordan stands as a legend in basketball.
13. (Britain, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, colloquial, slang) A cool, nice or helpful person, especially one who is male.
14. I’ve lost my pen! —Here mate, borrow mine. —You legend.
15. A key to the symbols and color codes on a map, chart, etc.
16. According to the legend on the map, that building is a school.
17. An inscription, motto, or title, especially one surrounding the field in a medal or coin, or placed upon a heraldic shield or beneath an engraving or illustration.
18. A special moment in time in which groups of people or actions all blend together in order to create an unforgettable experience.