legend Synonyms
legend Meaning
legend (n)
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
brief description accompanying an illustration
legend (n.)
That which is appointed to be read; especially, a chronicle or register of the lives of saints, formerly read at matins, and in the refectories of religious houses.
A story respecting saints; especially, one of a marvelous nature.
Any wonderful story coming down from the past, but not verifiable by historical record; a myth; a fable.
An inscription, motto, or title, esp. one surrounding the field in a medal or coin, or placed upon an heraldic shield or beneath an engraving or illustration.
legend (v. t.)
To tell or narrate, as a legend.
legend Sentence Examples
- King Arthur is a legendary figure from British history who is said to have led the Knights of the Round Table.
- The legend of Robin Hood tells the story of an outlaw who robbed from the rich and gave to the poor.
- The Loch Ness Monster is a legendary creature said to inhabit Loch Ness in Scotland.
- Bigfoot is a legendary creature said to be a large, hairy humanoid that lives in the forests of North America.
- The Fountain of Youth is a legendary spring that is said to restore youth to those who drink from it.
- The Holy Grail is a legendary cup that is said to have been used by Jesus at the Last Supper.
- The Sword in the Stone is a legendary sword that is said to have been pulled from a stone by King Arthur.
- The Philosopher's Stone is a legendary stone that is said to be able to turn base metals into gold.
- The Elixir of Life is a legendary potion that is said to grant eternal life to those who drink it.
- The Lost City of Atlantis is a legendary city that is said to have been swallowed up by the ocean.
FAQs About the word legend
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events, brief description accompanying an illustrationThat which is appointed to be read; especially, a chronic
key, table,caption, scale,guide,
No antonyms found.
King Arthur is a legendary figure from British history who is said to have led the Knights of the Round Table.
The legend of Robin Hood tells the story of an outlaw who robbed from the rich and gave to the poor.
The Loch Ness Monster is a legendary creature said to inhabit Loch Ness in Scotland.
Bigfoot is a legendary creature said to be a large, hairy humanoid that lives in the forests of North America.
