ILLUSTRIOUS

illustrious

(adjective) having or conferring glory; “an illustrious achievement”

celebrated, famed, far-famed, famous, illustrious, notable, noted, renowned

(adjective) widely known and esteemed; “a famous actor”; “a celebrated musician”; “a famed scientist”; “an illustrious judge”; “a notable historian”; “a renowned painter”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adjective

illustrious (comparative more illustrious, superlative most illustrious)

Admired, distinguished, respected, or well-known, especially due to past achievements or noble qualities. [from mid 16th c.]

Antonyms

• forgotten

• overlooked

• unadmired

• undistinguished

• unrespected

Source: Wiktionary

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Il*lus"tri*ous, a. Etym: [L. illustris, prob. for illuxtris; fr. il- in + the root of lucidus bright: cf. F. illustre. See Lucid.]

1. Possessing luster or brightness; brilliant; luminous; splendid. Quench the light; thine eyes are guides illustrious. Beau. & Fl.

2. Characterized by greatness, nobleness, etc.; eminent; conspicuous; distinguished. Illustrious earls, renowened everywhere. Drayton.

3. Conferring luster or honor; renowned; as, illustrious deeds or titles.

Syn.

– Distinguished; famous; remarkable; brilliant; conspicuous; noted; celebrated; signal; renowened; eminent; exalted; noble; glorious. See Distinguished, Famous.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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