Definition of "legendary" []

• Of, constituting, based on, or of the nature of a legend. (adjective)
• Celebrated in legend. (adjective)
• Extremely well known; famous or renowned. See Usage Note at legend. (adjective)

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• "It is therefore more in its place in Argentile and Curan, which he calls a legendary drama, written on the old English model."
• "And when jazz greats, such as the Grammy Award-winning vocalist Kurt Elling, take the stage, it is easy to understand why The Green Mill is often referred to as legendary."
• "She is said to have inspired the beatnik-turned-reluctant-model character played by Audrey Hepburn in legendary fashion film Funny Face (1957)."