illustrious
1. widely known and esteemed (Freq. 1) - a famous actor - a celebrated musician - a famed scientist - an illustrious judge - a notable historian - a renowned painter • Syn: celebrated, famed, far-famed, famous, notable, noted, renowned • Similar to: known • Derivationally related forms: notable (for: notable), notability (for: notable), illustriousness, fame (for: famous) 2. having or conferring glory (Freq. 1) - an illustrious achievement • Similar to: glorious • Derivationally related forms: illustriousness
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