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Definition of storied - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
famousUS much talked or written aboutUS
- The storied castle attracted many tourists.
2.
historyUS recorded in history or in a storyUS
- The storied battle is remembered by all.
3.
artRare US decorated with narrative scenes or picturesRare US
- The storied vase was a museum highlight.
Origin of storied
Old English, stor (history) + ed (having)
Examples of storied in a sentence
Her storied career in journalism inspired many young writers. The storied castle attracts many tourists. Her storied career is an inspiration to many. The storied mural depicted ancient legends. A storied tapestry hung in the grand hall.
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- French:légendaire, historique, ...
- German:legendär, geschmückt, ...
- Italian:leggendario, storico, ...
- Spanish:legendario, histórico, ...
- Portuguese:lendário, histórico, ...
- Chinese:著名的, 有历史的, ...
- Japanese:伝説的な, 歴史的な, ...
- Arabic:مَشْهُور, تارِيخِي, ...
- Hebrew:מְהוּלָל, הִיסְטוֹרִי, ...
- Russian:легендарный, исторический, ...
- Ukrainian:легендарний, історичний, ...
- Hindi:चर्चित, ऐतिहासिक, ...
Definition of story - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
narrativeaccount of real or fictional events
- She told a story about her childhood.
2.
architectureUS level of a buildingUS
- Their apartment is on the second story.
3.
social mediachronological collection of media on social media
- She posted a story on Instagram.
4.
- He made up a story to avoid trouble.
5.
medianews report or article
- The story was on the front page.
Verb
1.
narratetr. tell a narrative or anecdotetr.
- She loves to story about her adventures abroad..
2.
technologytr./intr. US post a short update on social mediatr./intr. US
- He storied his vacation photos on Instagram.
3.
arttr. Dated decorate with scenes from history or legendstr. Dated
- The artist storied the vase with ancient myths.
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Expressions with story
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story about experiences in a war
The veteran shared a war story from his time in Vietnam.
topic or issue that is separate from the current one
We can discuss the budget later; that's another story.
story that is exaggerated or hard to believe
He told a tall story about catching a giant fish.
story featured on a magazine's front cover
The cover story attracted many readers to the magazine.
the conclusion of a narrative or event
The hero saved the day, and that was the end of story.
make a story vivid and engaging for listeners
The author used vivid descriptions to bring a story alive.
make a story shorter by omitting details
To cut the story short, we arrived late.
only part of the information or truth
What he told you is just half the story.
introducing a short version of a story or explanation
Long story short, we missed the bus.
the lesson learned from a story or event
The moral of the story is to always be honest.
find flaws in a narrative or explanation
The lawyer poked holes in the witness's story.
situation that happens repeatedly
It's the same old story: he promises to help but never does.
expression of disbelief in a story or excuse
He said he forgot, but that's a likely story.
stop a news story from being published
The editor decided to spike the story after new evidence emerged.
hide a story to prevent people from knowing it
They buried the story to avoid bad publicity.
be the first to report news
The reporter was eager to break a story.
be the first to report a news story
The reporter broke the story about the scandal.
story of unexpected success or happiness
The team's victory was a true Cinderella story.
situation contrasting with a previous one
Yesterday was sunny, but today is a different story.
images have unique backgrounds or contexts to explore
In photography, every picture tells a story.
exaggerated or boastful story
He told a fish story about catching a giant fish.
story of misfortune told to get sympathy from others
He told a hard-luck story to get help.
information known only to a few people
She gave us the inside story on the company's merger.
explanation that would take a long time to tell
What happened to your car? It's a long story.
Origin of story
Greek, historia (inquiry) + Latin, historia (narrative)
Examples of story in a sentence
The book contains a story of friendship and courage. The building has five stories. They added another story to the house. He shared a story on his Facebook profile. Their story on Snapchat went viral. She told a story to cover her mistake.
His story about the incident was not believable. The story highlighted the community's response to the crisis. An investigative story uncovered the corruption scandal. He likes to story about his childhood. They would often story around the campfire. She storied the concert highlights on Snapchat. They storied their dinner at the new restaurant. He storied the walls with epic tales. The muralist storied the ceiling beautifully.
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- French:histoire, raconter, ...
- German:Geschichte, Geschichten erzählen, ...
- Italian:storia, raccontare, ...
- Spanish:historia, narrar, ...
- Portuguese:história, narrar, ...
- Chinese:故事, 讲述, ...
- Japanese:物語, 物語る, ...
- Arabic:قِصَّة, رَوَى, ...
- Hebrew:סִיפּוּר, לְסַפֵּר, ...
- Russian:история, рассказывать, ...
- Ukrainian:історія, розповідати, ...
- Hindi:कहानी, कहानी सुनाना, ...

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