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illustrious

[ ih-luhs-tree-uhs ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

highly distinguished; renowned; famous:
an illustrious leader.
Synonyms: famed, eminent, celebrated
glorious, as deeds or works:
many illustrious achievements.
Obsolete. luminous; bright.

illustrious

/ ɪˈlʌstrɪəs /

adjective

of great renown; famous and distinguished
glorious or great
illustrious deeds
obsolete.
shining

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Derived Forms

ilˈlustriously, adverb
ilˈlustriousness, noun

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Other Words From

il·lustri·ous·ly adverb
il·lustri·ous·ness noun
unil·lustri·ous adjective
unil·lustri·ous·ly adverb
unil·lustri·ous·ness noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of illustrious¹

1560–70; < Latin illustri ( s ) bright, clear, famous (equivalent to illustr ( āre ) to brighten ( il- ¹, luster ¹ ) + -is adj. suffix) + -ous

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Word History and Origins

Origin of illustrious¹

C16: from Latin illustris bright, distinguished, famous, from illustrāre to make light; see illustrate

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