legendary
gb/lˈɛd͡ʒəndˌɛɹi/ us/lˈɛd͡ʒəndˌɛɹi/
B2
英語
~ 9900
語義
0件の語義
adjective
B2
property
1
extremely famous and admired
Very, very famous and greatly admired, usually for many years.
用法パターン：
a legendary [person/achievement/career]
よくある間違い：
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).
類義語
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.)
対義語
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.)
コロケーション
legendary singer
|legendary actor
|legendary career
|legendary status
|legendary performance
|legendary coach
テーマ
fame
|culture
|art
|history
|core_vocabulary
|arts_entertainment
例文
- She became a legendary singer whose albums still sell millions of copies.
- The coach is legendary for leading the team to five championship titles.
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- He is a legendary football player in his country.
- The band gave a legendary concert in 1999.
- 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.
adjective
informal
B2
property
2
extremely impressive or enjoyable
Used in casual speech to say that something is amazingly good or unforgettable.
用法パターン：
a legendary [event/meal/night/joke]
よくある間違い：
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.
類義語
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.)
対義語
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.)
コロケーション
legendary party
|legendary night
|legendary game
|legendary burger
|legendary joke
|absolutely legendary
テーマ
daily life
|emotions
|entertainment
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The party last night was absolutely legendary.
- That was a legendary goal; we'll be talking about it for years.
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- The concert was legendary, and everyone loved it.
- We had a legendary night at the beach.
- 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.
unknown
literary
C1
property
3
relating to legends or myths
Connected to old stories about heroes or strange events that may not be true.
用法パターン：
a legendary [hero/creature/king/tale]
よくある間違い：
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.
類義語
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.)
対義語
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.)
コロケーション
legendary hero
|legendary creature
|legendary king
|legendary figure
|legendary tale
|legendary origins
テーマ
mythology
|literature
|history
|arts_entertainment
|education
例文
- King Arthur is a legendary figure whose real existence is still debated.
- The forest was said to be home to legendary creatures that no one had ever seen.
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- We read about a legendary hero in class.
- The movie shows a legendary king who fights a dragon.
- 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.
文法
辞書形
legendary
IPA
GB/lˈɛd͡ʒəndˌɛɹi/
US/lˈɛd͡ʒəndˌɛɹi/
音節・強勢
le - gendary （2音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (le)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: legendary
関連語
Core family
legend
noun B1
Advanced or less common
legendarily
adverb
表現
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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.