illustrious

[US]/ɪˈlʌstriəs/
[UK]/ɪˈlʌstriəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. well-known, outstanding, distinguished

Phrases & Collocations

an illustrious career

illustrious history

illustrious achievements

Example Sentences

illustrious name of Shakespeare

it was a storybook finish to an illustrious career.

He enjoyed a long and illustrious career as a radio producer.

All sorts of illustrious and influential persons lent their names to our national culture.

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