storied

Storied is an adjective in English with two principal senses. It can describe something that is rich in narratives or legends, as in a storied past, a storied career, or a storied city. It can also mean famous or well known because of history, achievements, or notable events, often implying a heritage or myth surrounding the subject.

The word derives from the noun story via Old French estorie or estorie, ultimately from Latin historia. In modern usage, storied typically modifies nouns that carry cultural or historical significance.

Common collocations include storied past, storied career, storied city, and storied tradition. The term is frequently used in literary, historical, or journalistic writing and can adopt a romantic or nostalgic tone, sometimes implying myth-making or revisionist retellings. It can be used humorously or critically, depending on context.

Usage notes: Storied is not intended to mean literally full of stories; rather it connotes narratives, legends, or fame attached to a person, place, or thing. Related terms include legendary, famed, or illustrious; an opposite construction such as unstoried is rare and mainly used for contrast.