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illustrious
[ih-luhs-tree-uhs]
adjective
highly distinguished; renowned; famous.
an illustrious leader.
Synonyms: , ,glorious, as deeds or works.
many illustrious achievements.
Obsolete.luminous; bright.
illustrious
/ ɪˈʌٰɪə /
adjective
of great renown; famous and distinguished
glorious or great
illustrious deeds
obsoleteshining
Other Word Forms
- illustriously adverb
- illustriousness noun
- unillustrious adjective
- unillustriously adverb
- unillustriousness noun
- ˈٰܲdzܲ adverb
- ˈٰܲdzܲԱ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of illustrious1
Word History and Origins
Origin of illustrious1
Example Sentences
Facing unrestricted free agency for the first time in his illustrious career, Khalil Mack could have chosen any team to chase his championship ambitions.
When Gill was fired in 2023 after just two losing seasons and another shortened by the pandemic, speculation ensued over whether the USC job was really as illustrious as it once was.
The order also aims to make it easier to shoot at a number of particularly illustrious city-owned properties.
He had the chance to go out in style but missed a first-half sitter and was then sacrificed in the second half after Mateo Kovacic's sending off - a sad ending for such an illustrious career.
This year, “Purpose,” his domestic drama about an illustrious civil rights icon’s dysfunctional family and checkered legacy, received six nominations, including best play.
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