illustrious
[adjective]
Synonyms: famous, celebrated, distinguished, eminent, glorious, great, notable, prominent, renowned

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Antonyms: infamous
Contrasted words: abject, inglorious, mean, disgraceful, dishonorable, ignoble, ignominious, shameful
Related Words: glorious, resplendent, splendid, sublime, conspicuous, lofty, outstanding, signal, striking

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il‧lus‧tri‧ous /ɪˈlʌstriəs/ adjective formal
[Date: 1500-1600; Language: Latin; Origin: illustris 'bright, famous', from illustrare; ⇒ illustrate]
famous and admired because of what you have achieved:
She has had an illustrious career.
Wagner was just one of many illustrious visitors to the town.

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