Illustrious: meaning, definitions and examples

๐ŸŒŸ
Add to dictionary

illustrious

 

[ ษชหˆlสŒstriษ™s ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

famous

Well known, respected, and admired for past achievements.

Synonyms

celebrated, distinguished, famous, renowned

Examples of usage

  • He comes from an illustrious family of musicians.
  • The company has a long and illustrious history of innovation.
Context #2 | Adjective

noble

Notably or brilliantly outstanding because of dignity or achievements or actions.

Synonyms

exalted, grand, magnificent, noble

Examples of usage

  • The queen made an illustrious entrance into the ballroom.
  • He led an illustrious career as a scientist.

Translations

Translations of the word "illustrious" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ilustre

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคธเคฟเคฆเฅเคง

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช berรผhmt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terkenal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะดะฐั‚ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sล‚awny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่‘—ๅใช (chomei na)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท illustre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ilustre

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท meลŸhur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ €๋ช…ํ•œ (jeomyeonghan)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุดู‡ูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ slavnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ slรกvny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‘—ๅ็š„ (zhรนmรญng de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ slaven

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ frรฆgur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ะนะณั–ะปั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™ลŸhur

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ilustre

Etymology

The word 'illustrious' originated from the Latin word 'illustrius', which means 'bright' or 'distinguished'. It has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe someone or something notable, distinguished, or famous.

See also: illustrated, illustrating, illustrations, illustrative.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,156 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.