Synonyms for

Legends

Verb / ˈledʒʌndz / Another word for legends — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a traditional story or group of stories told about a particular person or place, often one considered to be exaggerated or fictitious

Synonyms & similar words

caption fable legend myth fable saga tale story folklore mythology lore tradition mythos narrative history epic romance chronicle fiction allegory mythic mythical fabulous

Synonyms by register

Formal

myths fables lore traditions

Informal

stories tales tall tales old wives' tales

Literary

epics sagas chronicles

Antonyms

facts reality history truth veracity actualities

Common collocations

  • local legends
  • urban legends
  • sports legends
  • legends of the game
  • legend has it
  • legendary status
  • ancient legends
  • football legends

Word family

noun legend
adjective legendary

Usage note

While 'legends' can refer to well-known people, it often implies a degree of embellishment or unverifiable accounts, distinguishing it from strict historical fact.

Example sentences

  1. Legends say that there is a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
  2. I love listening to the legends my grandmother tells me.
  3. The legend of the Loch Ness Monster has been around for many years.
  4. The legendary basketball player Michael Jordan is known all over the world.
  5. Some people believe that Bigfoot is a legend.

Quotes

  • "A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself." - Joseph Campbell
  • "I'm not a legend. I'm just a simple man." - Sidney Poitier
  • "A true legend is someone who leaves behind a legacy and inspires others to be better than they were." - Unknown

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