storied

1 of 2

adjective (1)

sto·​ried ˈstȯr-ēd 

1

: decorated with designs representing scenes from story or history

a storied tapestry

2

: having an interesting history : celebrated in story or history

a storied institution

storied

2 of 2

adjective (2)

sto·​ried ˈstȯr-ēd 

variants or storeyed

: having stories

—used in combination

a two-storied house

Examples of storied in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Within about a week of that, Adnan had responded via email, and so began their storied correspondence. — Literary Hub, 6 July 2026

The same report found a spike in searches for European garden inspiration as homeowners long to create spaces that feel rich, storied, and transportive. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026

That verdant vista of a piece of ancient, intricate architecture centered me in storied Osaka and proved a delightfully consistent through line for my stay. — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

In South Dakota writer Ashlea Halpern realized her dream of motorcycling through some of this country’s most storied terrain with a cohort of women riders. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective (2)

1624, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for storied

• gloried
• quarried
• inventoried

Kids Definition

storied

1 of 2 adjective

sto·​ried ˈstōr-ēd 

ˈstȯr-

1

: decorated with designs representing scenes from story or history

a storied tapestry

2

: having an interesting history

a storied castle

storied

2 of 2 adjective

variants or storeyed

ˈstōr-ēd 

ˈstȯr-

: having stories

a two-storied house