Legend
n.capable, joyfulwarm
What it means
A person whose exceptional work has earned broad and lasting admiration.
Reach for it when celebrating a living or historical figure whose reputation rests on recognizable achievement
The folk legend ended the concert by inviting three young players onstage.
Choose between these
7- playful
star
public success and audience recognition are central
not when Stardom may be brief or publicity-driven, unlike a legend's durable standing.
- everyday
plain praise suits a person of outstanding ability
not when Great covers many kinds of excellence; it carries no story-shaped reputation.
- professional
a person symbolizes an era, field, or movement
not when An icon may be famous for image rather than exceptional achievement.
- professional
extraordinary technical mastery defines the admiration
not when Virtuoso is limited to a practiced art or skill and says little about wider influence.
- formal
distinguished intellectual or creative influence is meant
not when Luminary sounds elevated and is most natural in cultural or scholarly fields.
- formal
command of a craft has been demonstrated over time
not when Master emphasizes expertise but not public fame.
- literary
the person's contribution towers over the field
not when Giant can feel hyperbolic and may overshadow collaborative achievement.
Said against
3- unknown
- novice
- mediocrity
It naturally appears in
3- living legend
The living legend still teaches a free workshop each spring.
- local legend
A local legend repaired bicycles for generations of neighborhood children.
- sporting legend
The sporting legend used her retirement speech to thank the training staff.