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- DictionaryIl·lus·tri·ous/iˈləstrēəs/
adjective
- 1. well known, respected, and admired for past achievements: "his illustrious predecessor"
Definition of illustrious – Learner’s Dictionary. illustrious. 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. Learn the words you need to communicate with confidence.
Illustrious definition: highly distinguished; renowned; famous. See examples of ILLUSTRIOUS used in a sentence.
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.
highly distinguished; renowned; famous: an illustrious leader. glorious, as deeds or works: many illustrious achievements. [ Obs.]luminous; bright. Latin illustri ( s) bright, clear, famous (equivalent. to illustr ( āre) to brighten (see il - 1, luster1) + -is adjective, adjectival suffix) + - ous. 1560–70. il•lus′tri•ous•ly, adv.
What does the adjective illustrious mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective illustrious , two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
Her illustrious career as a judge is detailed in her biography. synonyms: acclaimed, celebrated, distinguished, eminent, esteemed, famous, glorious, honored, notable, prominent, renowned, venerated. antonyms: infamous. similar words: conspicuous, exalted, grand, great, noted, respected, touted, well-known. related words:
1. : notably or brilliantly outstanding because of dignity or achievements or actions : eminent. 2. archaic. : shining brightly with light. b. : clearly evident. illustriously adverb. illustriousness noun. Did you know? Today’s spotlight is on illustrious, from the Latin adjective illustris, meaning "shining brightly with light."
