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storied

storied

12 6.7
A person, team, or place known for a famous history
  • adjective
  • /ˈstɔːrid/
translation icon : legendario
  • Charlie ́s had a storied career as a bull rider and then a bull fighter.
  • storied history

Jim Makonica was a storied USC swimmer.

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Examples

  • I'm an old man... who has enjoyed a long and storied life at sea.

  • The equestrian sport has had a long and storied history here at Pepperdine.

    Blog text (30)
  • Trial lawyer money has its own storied history in politics.

    Academic text (2007)
  • I have a long and storied history of making poor decisions.

    Blog text (4)
  • I think Fisker has had a long, storied history.

  • I came here to do a job, and that job was to resurrect one of the most storied programs in the history of college football.

  • These are two of the most storied franchises in the history of the NFL.

  • The Tribune has a long and storied history of editorial cartooning.

    Blog text (29)
  • The pandaren have a long and storied history that spans 10,000 years.

    Blog text (23)
  • The museum features an exhibit dedicated to the city's storied past, showcasing its rich history.

Synonyms

famous
vsstoried
1.0

Many people know them for something good or important

specifies a celebrated or illustrious history rather than mere recognition
historic
vsstoried
501 3.9

Important in history and often remembered for a long time

focuses more on having a celebrated or illustrious past
legendary
vsstoried
246 4.2

Very famous and admired, like a hero from old stories

means notable past but without implying myth or exaggeration
best-known
vsstoried
104 1.9

Most people know it

indicates a celebrated historical background rather than just wide recognition
famed
vsstoried
70 3.5

Well known and respected by many people

leans more toward having a notable past rather than simple fame
renowned
vsstoried
69 4.1

Well known and respected for being very good

highlights a notable or celebrated historical background instead of broad esteem
illustrious
vsstoried
  • Formal
31 7.4

Well known and respected for important work

emphasizes having an admired or celebrated history instead of achievements
time-honored
vsstoried
19 4.7

Valued and kept because people have done it for a long time

focuses on a celebrated or illustrious history rather than age alone
celebrated
vsstoried
1 3.2

Famous and admired for important achievements or qualities

stresses a notable historical past rather than general admiration
historied
vsstoried
8.4

With a long, famous past

is the more common label for that celebrated past

Antonyms

629 2.3

Not known or named, often with no name given

104 4.1

Not important or too small to matter

84 7.0

Not well known or famous

How Famous

legendary
246 4.2
illustrious
  • Formal
31 7.4
famous
1.0
storied
12 6.7
notable
112 3.7
known
2 1.0
little-known
34 7.3

Surface Forms

storied positive

Morphology

storied = story (semi-transparent) = story + ed

Derived from 'story' (narrative) + '-ed' meaning 'full of or characterised by stories'; the shift to 'celebrated/notable' is metaphorical rather than strictly literal.

Etymology

Storied meaning 'famous' comes from the same word story, which means a 'tale' or 'history'. So a 'storied' club, family, or place is one with many famous tales or a long, well-known past.