单词 | illustrious |
释义 | illustrious —illustriously, adv. —illustriousness, n. /i lus"tree euhs/, adj. 1. highly distinguished; renowned; famous: an illustrious leader. 2. glorious, as deeds or works: many illustrious achievements. 3. Obs. luminous; bright. [1560-70; < L illustri(s) bright, clear, famous (equiv. to illustr(are) to brighten (see IL-1, LUSTER1) + -is adj. suffix) + -OUS] Syn. 1. celebrated, eminent, famed. |
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