Illustrious Meaning in English
word
/ˌɪˈɫəstɹiəs/
i-LUHS-tree-uhs
/ɪlˈʌstɹɪəs/
i-LUSS-tree-uhs
Definition
Very well-known, respected, and admired for past achievements; famous in a positive way.
Usage & Nuances
Used in formal or literary contexts. Often describes people or families with a long history of distinction, like 'illustrious career' or 'illustrious family.' Rarely used in casual conversation.
Spanish: ilustre - célebrePortuguese (BR): ilustre - célebrePortuguese (PT): ilustre - célebreChinese (Simplified): 杰出的 - 著名的Chinese (Traditional): 傑出的 - 著名的Hindi: प्रसिद्ध - सम्मानितArabic: لامع - مشهورBengali: বিশিষ্ট - বিখ্যাত (সম্মানজনকভাবে)Russian: выдающийся - знаменитый (уважаемый)Japanese: 著名な - 名高いVietnamese: lừng danh - nổi tiếng (được kính trọng)Korean: 저명한 - 명망 있는Turkish: seçkin - ünlü (saygın)Urdu: عظیم الشان - ممتاز - معروف (باعزت)Indonesian: terkemuka - terkenal (dihormati)
Example Sentences
He had an illustrious career as a scientist.
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She comes from an illustrious family of musicians.
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Many illustrious leaders have shaped our country’s history.
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People still talk about the illustrious writers of the past century.
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His illustrious reputation opened many doors for him in the industry.
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It’s not every day you meet such an illustrious guest at an event.
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