What does "illustrious" mean?
Illustrious: Characterized by greatness, nobleness, etc.; eminent; conspicuous; distinguished. Illustrious earls, renowened everywhere. Drayton.
Additional senses
- 2.Conferring luster or honor; renowned; as, illustrious deeds or titles. See Distinguished, Famous.
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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