Words Like ILLUSTRIOUS

We have put together a list of words that are similar to ILLUSTRIOUS.

11 Alternative Words Similar to illustrious

1 Celebrated Adjective      Synonym Words Like Celebrated
2 Glorious Adjective      Synonym Words Like Glorious
3 Redoubtable Adjective      Synonym Words Like Redoubtable
4 Respected Adjective      Synonym Words Like Respected
5 Known Adjective      Similar Words Like Known
6 Proud Adjective      Similar Words Like Proud
7 Brilliant Adjective      Synonym Words Like Brilliant
8 Luminous Adjective      Synonym Words Like Luminous
9 Splendid Adjective      Synonym Words Like Splendid
10 Eminent Adjective      Synonym Words Like Eminent
11 Conspicuous Adjective      Synonym Words Like Conspicuous

6 examples of illustrious

1 illustrious deeds or titles
2 a famed scientist
3 an illustrious judge
4 a celebrated musician
5 a renowned painter
6 a notable historian

10 definitions of illustrious

1 Possessing luster or brightness; brilliant; luminous; splendid.
2 Characterized by greatness, nobleness, etc.; eminent; conspicuous; distinguished.
3 Conferring luster or honor; renowned.
4 widely known and esteemed
5 having or conferring glory
6 Well known and very distinguished; eminent. See Synonyms at noted.
7 Obsolete Shining brightly.
8 Possessing luster or brilliancy; luminous; bright; shining.
9 Distinguished by greatness, genius, etc.; conspicuous; renowned; eminent: as, an illustrious general or magistrate; an illustrious prince or author.
10 Conferring luster or honor; brilliant; transcendent; glorious.
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