English adjective: illustrious | |||
1. | illustrious widely known and esteemed | ||
Samples | A famous actor. A celebrated musician. A famed scientist. An illustrious judge. A notable historian. A renowned painter. | ||
Synonyms | celebrated, famed, famous, far-famed, notable, noted, renowned | ||
Similar | known | ||
Antonyms | unknown | ||
2. | illustrious having or conferring glory | ||
Samples | An illustrious achievement. | ||
Similar | glorious | ||
Antonyms | inglorious | ||