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- DictionaryIl·lus·tri·ous/iˈləstrēəs/
adjective
- 1. well known, respected, and admired for past achievements: "his illustrious predecessor"
Illustrious definition: highly distinguished; renowned; famous. See examples of ILLUSTRIOUS used in a sentence.
ILLUSTRIOUS definition: famous and well respected: . Learn more.
If you describe someone as an illustrious person, you mean that they are extremely well known because they have done something impressive.
adjective. formaluk/ɪˈlʌstriəs/us. famous and well respected: an illustrious career. Want to learn more? Improve your vocabulary with English Vocabulary in Use from Cambridge.
illustrious. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English il‧lus‧tri‧ous /ɪˈlʌstriəs/ adjective formal famous and admired because of what you have achieved She has had an illustrious career. Wagner was just one of many illustrious visitors to the town.
adjective. These are words and phrases related to illustrious. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of illustrious. Jackie Robinson was an illustrious athlete. Synonyms. highly notable. famous. famed. eminent. renowned. celebrated. prominent. widely admired. of the first rank. distinguished. honored.
A complete guide to the word "ILLUSTRIOUS": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.
Definition of illustrious adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
famous: an illustrious leader. glorious, as deeds or works: many illustrious achievements. [Obs.] luminous; bright.
The meaning of illustrious. Definition of illustrious. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.
