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Definition of Illustrious
1. Adjective. Widely known and esteemed. "A renowned painter"
Similar to: Known
Derivative terms: Fame, Fame, Illustriousness, Notability, Notable
2. Adjective. Having or conferring glory. "An illustrious achievement"
Definition of Illustrious
1. a. Possessing luster or brightness; brilliant; luminous; splendid.
Definition of Illustrious
1. Adjective. dignified ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Illustrious
1. [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Illustrious
Literary usage of Illustrious
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Curiosities of Literature by Isaac Disraeli (1823)
"THE title of illustrious was never given, till the reign of Constantine, ...
At length, it became very common; and every son of a prince was illustrious. ..."
2. The Life of Benvenuto Cellini by Benvenuto Cellini (1920)
"Thereat I flushed up to my eyes, which at the same time filled with tears, and
said to him : " My lord, if I tell youi most illustrious Excellency the truth ..."
3. Curiosities of Literature by Isaac Disraeli (1834)
"OF THE TITLES OF illustrious, HIGHNESS, AND EXCELLENCE. THE title of illustrious
was never given, till the reign of Constantino, but to those whose ..."
4. Middlemarch: A Study of Provincial Life by George Eliot (1873)
"... already furnished in high style by an illustrious Spa physician—furnished
indeed with such large ..."
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