illustrious
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adjective \i-ˈləs-trē-əs\Definition of ILLUSTRIOUS
1
: notably or brilliantly outstanding because of dignity or achievements or actions : eminent
2
archaic a : shining brightly with light b : clearly evident
— il·lus·tri·ous·ly adverb
— il·lus·tri·ous·ness noun
See Examples of ILLUSTRIOUS
- He has had an illustrious military career.
- <an illustrious physicist who is a sure bet for a Nobel Prize>
Origin of ILLUSTRIOUS
Latin illustris, probably from illustrare
First Known Use: 1588
Related to ILLUSTRIOUS
- Synonyms
- astral, bright, distinguished, eminent, luminous, noble, notable, noteworthy, outstanding, preeminent, prestigious, redoubtable, signal, star, superior
See Synonym Discussion at famous
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