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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.

  4. 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.

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

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

    Illustrious means extremely well known or distinguished, or glorious or great. Learn how to use this adjective in sentences, and find synonyms and related words.

  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 out how to use this adjective and its synonyms, such as distinguished, eminent, and renowned, in different contexts and sentences.