ILLUSTRIOUS


Meaning of ILLUSTRIOUS in English

[ ɪ'lʌstrɪəs ]

■ adjective well known and highly respected.

Derivatives

~ly adverb

~ness noun

Origin

C16: from L. illustris 'clear, bright' + -ous .

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