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illustrious
[ ih-luhs-tree-uhs ]
/ ɪˈlʌs tri əs /
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adjective
highly distinguished; renowned; famous: an illustrious leader.
glorious, as deeds or works: many illustrious achievements.
Obsolete. luminous; bright.
OTHER WORDS FOR illustrious
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Origin of illustrious
OTHER WORDS FROM illustrious
Words nearby illustrious
illustrated, illustration, illustrational, illustrative, illustrator, illustrious, illuvial, illuviate, illuviation, illuvium, ill will
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British Dictionary definitions for illustrious
illustrious
/ (ɪˈlʌstrɪəs) /
adjective
of great renown; famous and distinguished
glorious or greatillustrious deeds
obsolete shining
Derived forms of illustrious
illustriously, adverbillustriousness, nounWord Origin for illustrious
C16: from Latin illustris bright, distinguished, famous, from illustrāre to make light; see illustrate
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