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- Dictionaryillustrious/ɪˈlʌstrɪəs/
adjective
- 1. well known, respected, and admired for past achievements: "his illustrious predecessor"
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famous, well respected, and admired: She comes from an illustrious political family that includes two former Cabinet ministers. Synonyms. famed. renowned. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Fame and famous. A-lister. acclaimed. annal. anyone. catapult. fore. go down in the annals idiom. high-profile. hit the headlines idiom.
The meaning of ILLUSTRIOUS is notably or brilliantly outstanding because of dignity or achievements or actions : eminent. How to use illustrious in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Illustrious.
Illustrious definition: highly distinguished; renowned; famous. See examples of ILLUSTRIOUS used in a sentence.
If you describe someone as an illustrious person, you mean that they are extremely well known because they have done something impressive.
famous, well respected, and admired: She comes from an illustrious political family that includes two former senators. Synonyms. famed. renowned. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Fame and famous. A-lister. acclaimed. annal. anyone. catapult. fore. go down in the annals idiom. high-profile. hit the headlines idiom. household word. legend
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.
1. of great renown; famous and distinguished. 2. glorious or great: illustrious deeds. 3. obsolete shining. [C16: from Latin illustris bright, distinguished, famous, from illustrāre to make light; see illustrate] ilˈlustriously adv. ilˈlustriousness n.
