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storied

1 of 2

adjective (1)

sto·​ried ˈstȯr-ēd How to pronounce storied (audio)
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 How to pronounce storied (audio)
variants or storeyed
: having stories
used in combination
a two-storied house

Examples of storied in a Sentence

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Adjective
Many moments in the singer's storied career have been noted for being provocative or attention-getting. Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025 Forget about the mediocre slates of the Chiefs (6-5) and Cowboys (5-5-1), records that also suggest momentous stakes for two storied franchises currently on the outside looking in at the postseason. Kansas City Star, 26 Nov. 2025 For couples who appreciate a storied atmosphere, exchanging vows inside a historic chapel can feel especially romantic. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2025 And don’t miss the storied Sundance Film Festival, taking place January 22 to February 1, 2026. Outside, 25 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for storied

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective (2)

1624, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of storied was in the 14th century

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“Storied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/storied. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

storied

1 of 2 adjective
sto·​ried ˈstōr-ēd How to pronounce storied (audio)
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 How to pronounce storied (audio)
ˈstȯr-
: having stories
a two-storied house

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