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   illustrious

   /ɪˈlʌstrɪəs/

   adjective

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

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from Latin illustris ‘clear, bright’ + -ous.

   Derivatives

   • 1. illustriously adverb
   • 2. illustriousness noun

   Scrabble Points: 11

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

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   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

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   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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5. www.dictionary.com › browse › illustriousILLUSTRIOUS Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Illustrious means highly distinguished, renowned, or famous. It comes from Latin illustri, meaning bright or clear. See synonyms, word history, and example sentences from various sources.

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

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

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   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.

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

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   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.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › illustriousIllustrious - definition of illustrious by The Free Dictionary

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   Illustrious means well known and very distinguished; eminent. It also means shining brightly, but this sense is obsolete. See examples, translations and related words for illustrious.