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    illustrious
    /ɪˈlʌstrɪəs/

    adjective

    • 1. well known, respected, and admired for past achievements: "his illustrious predecessor"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishILLUSTRIOUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Illustrious means famous, well respected, and admired, or famous because of its excellence. Learn more about this adjective, its synonyms, and how to use it in sentences from the Cambridge Dictionary.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › illustriousIllustrious Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Illustrious means notably or brilliantly outstanding because of dignity or achievements or actions. Learn the word history, synonyms, examples, and usage of illustrious from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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    Illustrious definition: highly distinguished; renowned; famous. See examples of ILLUSTRIOUS used in a sentence.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishILLUSTRIOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Illustrious means extremely well known because of a high position or impressive achievements. Learn the word origin, pronunciation, collocations, and usage of illustrious with examples from Collins Dictionary.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryILLUSTRIOUS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Illustrious means famous, well respected, and admired, or famous because of its excellence. Learn more about this adjective, its synonyms, and how to use it in sentences with Cambridge Dictionary.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › illustriousIllustrious - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Something that's illustrious is well known or famous, leaving a trail of glory in its wake. An illustrious career, for example, is full of impressive achievements and celebrated contributions to society.

  8. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › illustriousILLUSTRIOUS Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words -...

    Illustrious means standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement. Find synonyms, antonyms, and example sentences for illustrious and related words on Merriam-Webster Thesaurus.