ILLUSTRIOUS


Meaning of ILLUSTRIOUS in English

— illustriously , adv. — illustriousness , n.

/i lus"tree euhs/ , adj.

1. highly distinguished; renowned; famous: an illustrious leader.

2. glorious, as deeds or works: many illustrious achievements.

3. Obs. luminous; bright.

[ 1560-70; illustri ( s ) bright, clear, famous (equiv. to illustr ( are ) to brighten (see IL- 1 , LUSTER 1 ) + -is adj. suffix) + -OUS ]

Syn. 1. celebrated, eminent, famed.

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .