Words / B1

LEJ-uh-ndree/ˈledʒəndri/

Legendary means very famous, often over a long time, like a legend. Famous is everyday; notorious is famous for something bad. Legend is the noun. Do not use legendary for a mildly popular teacher after one term. County: a legendary head teacher.

Meaning

Very famous, often over a long time; like a legend.

Examples

• “She became a legendary head teacher in the county.”
• “The queue is legendary, which means very well known, not a folk tale.”

Good to know

a legendary + role / performance. Noun: legend. Everyday: famous. Bad fame: notorious. Local news / sport. Not for one good lesson.

Near in meaning

famous

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