illustrious
illustrious is defined in Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913) with 2 senses. The full text of each entry is reproduced verbatim below.
Definitions
- 1.Characterized by greatness, nobleness, etc.; eminent; conspicuous; distinguished. Illustrious earls, renowened everywhere. Drayton.
- 2.Conferring luster or honor; renowned; as, illustrious deeds or titles. See Distinguished, Famous.
Source: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
Synonyms
Synonyms (Webster's 1913)
- brilliant
- celebrated
- conspicuous
- distinguished
- eminent
- exalted
- famous
- glorious
- noble
- noted
- remarkable
- renowened
- signal
Source: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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