ILLUSTRIOUSLY
illustriously
(adverb) in an illustrious manner; “Einstein, the illustriously famous physicist of the 20th century”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
illustriously (comparative more illustriously, superlative most illustriously)
In an illustrious manner.
Source: Wiktionary
Il*lus"tri*ous*ly, adv.
Definition: In a illustrious manner; conspicuously; eminently; famously. Milton.
ILLUSTRIOUS
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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