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- [stawr-eed, stohr-]
- /ˈstɔr id, ˈstoʊr-/
- /ˈstɔː.rid/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [stawr-eed, stohr-]
- /ˈstɔr id, ˈstoʊr-/
Definitions of storied word
- adjective storied having stories or floors (often used in combination): a two-storied house. 1
- noun plural storied a narrative, either true or fictitious, in prose or verse, designed to interest, amuse, or instruct the hearer or reader; tale. 1
- noun plural storied a fictitious tale, shorter and less elaborate than a novel. 1
- noun plural storied such narratives or tales as a branch of literature: song and story. 1
- noun plural storied the plot or succession of incidents of a novel, poem, drama, etc.: The characterizations were good, but the story was weak. 1
- noun plural storied a narration of an incident or a series of events or an example of these that is or may be narrated, as an anecdote, joke, etc. 1
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Origin of storied
First appearance:
before 1475 One of the 25% oldest English words
First recorded in 1475-85; story1 + -ed3
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Parts of speech for Storied
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
storied popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
storied usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for storied
adj storied
- celebrated — A celebrated person or thing is famous and much admired.
- fabled — celebrated in fables: a fabled goddess of the wood.
- fairy-tale — a story, usually for children, about elves, hobgoblins, dragons, fairies, or other magical creatures.
- fairytale — a story, usually for children, about elves, hobgoblins, dragons, fairies, or other magical creatures.
- folkloric — based on or resembling folklore: folkloric music.
noun storied
- chicaned — Simple past tense and past participle of chicane.
- clotheslined — Simple past tense and past participle of clothesline.
- featured — made a feature or highlight; given prominence: a featured article; a featured actor.
- fibbed — Simple past tense and past participle of fib.
- jived — swing music or early jazz.
adjective storied
- mythologic — (mythology) Of or pertaining to mythology.
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