Meaning & use
Illustrious
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Well known, respected, and admired for outstanding achievements.
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She comes from an illustrious family of scientists and scholars.
The university welcomed its most illustrious alumnus back for the ceremony.
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"Illustrious" comes from Latin "illustris", meaning "bright" or "clear", reflecting the idea of shining achievement.
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