ILLUSTRIOUS

illustrious. Illustrious, a. conspicuous, eminent, famous

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Il‐lus″tri‐ous (?), a. [[L. illustris, prob. for illuxtris; fr. il- in + the root of lucidus bright: cf. F. illustre. See Lucid.]] 1. 1. Possessing luster or brightness; brilliant; luminous; splendid.
Quench the light; thine eyes are guides illustrious. Beau. & Fl. 2. 2. Characterized by greatness, nobleness, etc.; eminent; conspicuous; distinguished.
Illustrious earls, renowened everywhere. Drayton. 3. 3. Conferring luster or honor; renowned; as, illustrious deeds or titles.
Syn. — Distinguished; famous; remarkable; brilliant; conspicuous; noted; celebrated; signal; renowened; eminent; exalted; noble; glorious. See Distinguished, Famous.