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Illustrious

Illustrious Meaning & Definition
Illustrious Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Illustrious?

[adj] having or conferring glory; "an illustrious achievement"
[adj] widely known and esteemed; "a famous actor"; "a celebrated musician"; "a famed scientist"; "an illustrious judge"; "a notable historian"; "a renowned painter"
[adj] having or worthy of pride; "redoubtable scholar of the Renaissance"; "born of a redoubtable family"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Illustrious: celebrated | famed | famous | far-famed | glorious | known | notable | noted | proud | redoubtable | renowned | respected

Related Terms | Find terms related to Illustrious: acclaimed | bright | brilliant | celebrated | charismatic | conspicuous | distinguished | eminent | esteemed | famed | famous | glamorous | glorious | great | honored | important | lofty | lustrous | magic | notable | noted | numinous | outstanding | prominent | radiant | renowned | respected | resplendent | shining | signal | splendent | splendid | splendorous | splendrous | striking | sublime | venerable | well-known

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Illustrious In Webster's Dictionary

\Il*lus"tri*ous\, a. [L. illustris, prob. for illuxtris; fr. il- in + the root of lucidus bright: cf. F. illustre. See {Lucid}.] 1. Possessing luster or brightness; brilliant; luminous; splendid. Quench the light; thine eyes are guides illustrious. --Beau. & Fl. 2. Characterized by greatness, nobleness, etc.; eminent; conspicuous; distinguished. Illustrious earls, renowened everywhere. --Drayton. 3. Conferring luster or honor; renowned; as, illustrious deeds or titles. Syn: Distinguished; famous; remarkable; brilliant; conspicuous; noted; celebrated; signal; renowened; eminent; exalted; noble; glorious. See {Distinguished}, {Famous}.

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