legendary

legendary — 形容詞

1. used to describe a person or thing that is known to a very large number of peopl

1.形容詞B1
釋義

傳奇

因卓越成就而聞名且備受推崇的

used to describe a person or thing that is known to a very large number of people and greatly admired for being exceptionally good, skilled, or remarkable in some way.

例句

The singer became legendary after winning six international awards in one year.

這位歌手在一年內贏得六項國際大獎後，成為了傳奇人物。

collocation: legendary + noun (singer)

Padma's legendary patience with difficult students made her the most respected teacher at the school.

Padma 對難應付的學生展現出傳奇般的耐心，使她成為學校裡最受尊敬的老師。

同義詞
  • famous

    broader and weaker; 'famous' simply means widely known, while 'legendary' adds admiration and lasting reputation

  • renowned

    more formal in tone; 'renowned' suggests widespread respect, while 'legendary' carries a sense of being talked about over time

  • iconic

    emphasises representing an idea or era; 'iconic' is about symbolic status, while 'legendary' focuses on fame and admiration

反義詞
  • unknown

    opposite in terms of public recognition

  • obscure

    suggests a person or thing few people have heard of

文法句型

legendary + noun

be + legendary

用法筆記

This sense is commonly used in both attributive position (before a noun, e.g. 'a legendary singer') and predicative position (after a linking verb, e.g. 'became legendary'). The noun following 'legendary' is typically a role, skill, or achievement that implies public recognition.

常見錯誤

❌That singer is legendary' (when you only mean 'famous').
✅That singer is legendary for her incredible vocal range.
💡Use 'legendary' only when the person or thing is both widely known AND considered exceptional over a long period.

2. relating to people, creatures, or events that appear in traditional stories or m

2.形容詞B2
釋義

傳說

源自古老神話或民間故事的

relating to people, creatures, or events that appear in traditional stories or myths that have been passed down through generations, often involving extraordinary or magical elements.

例句

A legendary creature called the dragon appears in stories from many cultures around the world.

一種名為龍的傳說生物出現在世界各地的文化故事中。

collocation: legendary creature

Local tales say a legendary warrior named Eli defeated a giant with a single stone.

當地傳說提到，一位名叫 Eli 的傳奇戰士曾用一顆石頭擊敗了一名巨人。

同義詞
  • mythical

    broader in scope; 'mythical' includes purely fictional beings, while 'legendary' suggests stories with some claimed historical roots

  • fabled

    similar in register; 'fabled' emphasises being well-known from old tales, often with a wonderous quality

  • folkloric

    more academic in tone; 'folkloric' relates to the traditions of a community, while 'legendary' is the everyday word

反義詞
  • historical

    opposite in terms of being documented in recorded history rather than tradition

  • real

    simple contrast with the story-based nature of legendary figures

文法句型

legendary + noun

用法筆記

This sense is almost always used attributively (before the noun it describes, e.g. 'a legendary hero'). It refers specifically to figures and places from tradition, not to modern celebrities. Distinguish from sense 1 (VERY FAMOUS), where 'legendary' describes real people admired for achievements.

常見錯誤

❌The legendary god Zeus threw lightning from the sky.
✅The mythical god Zeus threw lightning from the sky.
💡Use 'mythical' or 'mythological' for stories about gods; 'legendary' is more common for human heroes and places from traditional tales that may have some historical basis.