legendary
gb/lˈɛd͡ʒəndˌɛɹi/ us/lˈɛd͡ʒəndˌɛɹi/
B2
Angličtina
~ 9900
legendás, epikus, legendabeli, mitikus
B2
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legendás
B2
Vzorec užití:
a legendary [person/achievement/career]
She became a legendary singer whose albums still sell millions of copies.
Legendás énekesnővé vált, akinek az albumai még mindig több millió példányban kelnek el.
The coach is legendary for leading the team to five championship titles.
Az edző legendássá vált azzal, hogy öt bajnoki címhez vezette a csapatot.
His legendary career in politics lasted more than four decades.
The restaurant is legendary in the city for its late-night breakfasts.
Their legendary rivalry changed the history of the sport.
Učební příklady
He is a legendary football player in his country.
A hazájában legendás futballistának számít.
The band gave a legendary concert in 1999.
A zenekar 1999-ben legendás koncertet adott.
My grandfather tells stories about a legendary general from the war.
That small cafe is legendary among students.
She hopes to become a legendary artist one day.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse "legendary" with the noun "legend" and say *"he is a legend singer"* instead of "he is a legendary singer". Use "legendary" before a noun (a legendary player), and use "a legend" as a noun on its own (he is a legend).
Význam
extremely famous and admired
Kolokace
legendary singer
|legendary actor
|legendary career
|legendary status
|legendary performance
|legendary coach
Synonyma
iconic (Suggests strong symbolic value and recognition, not only fame.)
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famed (Focuses on being famous without the extra sense of greatness or admiration.)
Antonyma
obscure (Describes someone or something little known to the public.)
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unknown (Directly states that very few people know about the person or thing.)
Témata
fame
|culture
|art
|history
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
Definice
Very, very famous and greatly admired, usually for many years.
Extremely famous and widely admired, especially over a long period of time.
B2
INFORMAL
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Vzorec užití:
a legendary [event/meal/night/joke]
The party last night was absolutely legendary.
A tegnap esti buli egyszerűen legendás volt.
That was a legendary goal; we'll be talking about it for years.
Az legendás gól volt; még évek múlva is erről fogunk beszélni.
Her homemade lasagna is legendary among our friends.
We had a legendary road trip across the country last summer.
Their guitarist gave a legendary solo that blew everyone away.
Učební příklady
The concert was legendary, and everyone loved it.
A koncert legendás volt, és mindenkinek nagyon tetszett.
We had a legendary night at the beach.
Legendás esténk volt a parton.
His birthday party was legendary at our school.
That pizza was legendary; I want it again.
She told a legendary joke, and we all laughed.
Častá chyba:
Learners may overuse this informal sense in serious writing or formal situations, where words like "excellent" or "outstanding" are more appropriate. Also, avoid using it for minor things where such strong praise sounds strange.
Význam
extremely impressive or enjoyable
Kolokace
legendary party
|legendary night
|legendary game
|legendary burger
|legendary joke
|absolutely legendary
Synonyma
epic (Very similar informal usage; often used for large, exciting, or intense experiences.)
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unbelievable (Expresses strong surprise; can be positive or negative, while "legendary" here is strongly positive.)
Antonyma
forgettable (Means not special or memorable, the opposite of the strong impact suggested by "legendary".)
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lame (Informal; describes something boring or disappointing, opposite to exciting and impressive.)
Témata
daily life
|emotions
|entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Used in casual speech to say that something is amazingly good or unforgettable.
Used informally to describe something as extremely impressive, enjoyable, or memorable.
C1
LITERARY
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legendabeli
B2
mitikus
C1
Vzorec užití:
a legendary [hero/creature/king/tale]
King Arthur is a legendary figure whose real existence is still debated.
Artúr király legendabeli alak, akinek valódi létezéséről máig vitatkoznak.
The forest was said to be home to legendary creatures that no one had ever seen.
Azt beszélték, hogy az erdő legendabeli lények otthona, amelyeket még soha senki sem látott.
The novel retells a legendary tale from ancient Greece.
Many legendary heroes are described as having supernatural strength.
The town's name comes from a legendary battle fought nearby.
Učební příklady
We read about a legendary hero in class.
Az órán egy legendabeli hősről olvastunk.
The movie shows a legendary king who fights a dragon.
A film egy legendabeli királyt mutat be, aki sárkánnyal harcol.
This story is about a legendary city under the sea.
Some people still believe in legendary creatures like dragons.
The country has many legendary stories about brave warriors.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think "legendary" in this sense always means "not real". It more precisely means "based on legend"; some legendary figures may have a real historical basis, even if details are unclear.
Význam
relating to legends or myths
Kolokace
legendary hero
|legendary creature
|legendary king
|legendary figure
|legendary tale
|legendary origins
Synonyma
mythical (Often suggests something that does not exist in reality, only in stories.)
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folkloric (Relates specifically to traditional folk stories and culture.)
Antonyma
historical (Emphasizes being based on real events and evidence, not on legend.)
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factual (Stresses that something is based on verifiable facts rather than story or tradition.)
Témata
mythology
|literature
|history
|arts_entertainment
|education
Definice
Connected to old stories about heroes or strange events that may not be true.
Relating to, based on, or characteristic of legends or traditional stories that may not be historically accurate.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
legendary
IPA
GB/lˈɛd͡ʒəndˌɛɹi/
US/lˈɛd͡ʒəndˌɛɹi/
Slabiky a přízvuk
le - gendary (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (le)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: legendary
Příbuzná slova
Core family
legend
noun B1
Advanced or less common
legendarily
adverb
Výrazy
become legendary
1/bɪkˈʌm lˈɛd͡ʒəndˌɛɹi/
fixed phrase
grow to be extremely famous
To grow so well known and admired that many people talk about you or remember you.
Příklady
- Her early research has become legendary in the field.
- The team's comeback in the final minutes will become legendary.
- The chef's spicy soup has become legendary among regular customers.
legendary career
1/lˈɛd͡ʒəndˌɛɹi kɚˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
widely admired, long successful career
A working life that is very successful and admired for many years.
Příklady
- She retired after a legendary career in journalism.
- His legendary career inspired many young musicians.
- The documentary looks back at the actor's legendary career.
legendary creature
1/lˈɛd͡ʒəndˌɛɹi kɹˈit͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
mythical animal or being
An animal or strange being that appears in old stories and may not be real.
Příklady
- Dragons are legendary creatures found in many cultures.
- The lake is said to hide a legendary creature.
- Children drew pictures of legendary creatures they had read about.
legendary figure
1/lˈɛd͡ʒəndˌɛɹi fˈɪɡjɚ/
fixed phrase
person known from legend or story
A person who is famous from stories and tradition, not only from clear historical facts.
Příklady
- Robin Hood is a legendary figure in English folklore.
- The city was named after a legendary figure from the region.
- In the series, a legendary figure returns to help the young heroes.
legendary hero
1/lˈɛd͡ʒəndˌɛɹi hˈɪɹoʊ/
fixed phrase
literary
hero known from traditional stories
A hero who is famous from old stories, not just from clear facts in history books.
Příklady
- Beowulf is a legendary hero from early English literature.
- The movie tells the story of a legendary hero who saves his village.
- Children listened quietly as their grandfather spoke of legendary heroes.
legendary performance
1/lˈɛd͡ʒəndˌɛɹi pɚfˈɔɹməns/
fixed phrase
unforgettable, outstanding performance
A show, game, or act that people remember for a long time because it was so good.
Příklady
- The pianist gave a legendary performance that moved everyone to tears.
- Fans still talk about his legendary performance in the 2010 final.
- Her legendary performance made the play a huge success.
legendary status
1/lˈɛd͡ʒəndˌɛɹi stˈætəs/
fixed phrase
state of being extremely famous
The level or state of being very famous and greatly admired by many people.
Příklady
- The singer reached legendary status after her third album.
- The match helped the player achieve legendary status in his home country.
- Over time, the small cafe gained legendary status among locals.
now-legendary
1/nˈaʊ lˈɛd͡ʒəndˌɛɹi/
fixed phrase
recently become extremely famous
Used before a noun to say that something has recently become very famous and talked about.
Příklady
- The band played their now-legendary first show in a tiny bar.
- He gave his now-legendary speech during the crisis.
- They met at a now-legendary party in 2015.