ILLUSTRIOUS


Meaning of ILLUSTRIOUS in English

/ ɪˈlʌstriəs; NAmE / adjective

( formal ) very famous and much admired, especially because of what you have achieved

SYN distinguished :

The composer was one of many illustrious visitors to the town.

a long and illustrious career

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WORD ORIGIN

mid 16th cent.: from Latin illustris clear, bright + -ous .

Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary.      Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне.