illustrious
1. [ adjective ] widely known and esteemed
Synonyms: famous famed noted notable far-famed renowned celebrated
Examples:

"a famous actor" "a celebrated musician" "a famed scientist" "an illustrious judge" "a notable historian" "a renowned painter"

Related terms: known
2. [ adjective ] having or conferring glory
Examples:

"an illustrious achievement"

Related terms: glorious
3. [ adjective ] widely known and esteemed
Synonyms: famous famed noted notable far-famed celebrated renowned
Examples:

"a famous actor" "a celebrated musician" "a famed scientist" "an illustrious judge" "a notable historian" "a renowned painter"

Related terms: known
4. [ adjective ] having or worthy of pride
Synonyms: glorious respected redoubtable
Examples:

"redoubtable scholar of the Renaissance" "born of a redoubtable family"

Related terms: proud
Similar spelling:   illustriously
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