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legendary Synonyms

Another word for legendary

Choosing another word for legendary depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Remarkable enough to be famous; very well known and widely admired.

Usage Example

"The jazz musician was celebrated for his famous improvisational skills on the saxophone."

Strongest
famous
renowned
celebrated
Strong
famed
iconic
illustrious
acclaimed
well-known

• adjective (Context 2)

Of, described in, or based on legends and traditional folklore rather than verifiable historical fact.

Usage Example

"The archaeologist searched for evidence of the mythical island mentioned in ancient mariners' tales."

Strongest
mythical
fabled
mythological
Strong
storied
folkloric
apocryphal
fictitious

• noun (Context 3)

A collection or book of legends, especially one recounting the lives of saints.

Usage Example

"The medieval monastery library housed an illuminated hagiography compiled by twelfth-century scribes."

Strong
hagiography
martyrology

Opposites of legendary

The opposite of legendary shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unknown
obscure
historical
factual
real
actual
forgotten
documented
See all opposites of legendary

• Nearby Words

legato
legend
legendarily
legendary
legged
legging
leggings

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Legendary. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/legendary
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