| 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 | ||