Synonyms of legend
8 similar words
Another word for legend is myth. Other synonyms of legend are tall tale, cover story, hero, brick and guide.
Synonyms and similar words for legend
nounA story of unknown origin describing plausible but extraordinary past events.
- mythA person or thing held in excessive or quasi-religious awe or admiration based on popular legend.
nounA story in which a kernel of truth is embellished to an unlikely degree.
- tall taleA tale or story which is fantastic and greatly exaggerated; also, an account of questionable veracity; a lie, an...
nounA fabricated backstory for a spy, with associated documents and records.
nounA leading protagonist in a historical legend.
nounA cool, nice or helpful person, especially one who is male.
nounA key to the symbols and color codes on a map, chart, etc.
nounAn inscription, motto, or title, especially one surrounding the field in a medal or coin, or placed...
- inscriptionThe text on a coin.
Meaning of legend
- noun The life story of a saint (such stories are often embellished, but any kind is called a legend).
- noun A story of unknown origin describing plausible but extraordinary past events.
- noun A plausible story set in the historical past, but whose historicity is uncertain.
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Questions about synonyms of legend
- What is another word for legend?
- Legend has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as myth, tall tale, cover story, hero, brick, guide, key and inscription.
- What does legend mean?
- Legend means the life story of a saint (such stories are often embellished, but any kind is called a legend).
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