illustrious

Adjective

Synonyms: celebrated famed far-famed famous notable noted renowned

WordNet 3.0

Adjective (2)

widely known and esteemed“a famous actor”“a celebrated musician”“a famed scientist”“an illustrious judge”“a notable historian”“a renowned painter”Synonyms: celebrated famed far-famed famous notable noted renowned
having or conferring glory“an illustrious achievement”

Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Illustrious \Il*lus"tri*ous\, a. [L. illustris, prob. for illuxtris; fr. il- in + the root of lucidus bright: cf. F. illustre. See Lucid.]

1.Possessing luster or brightness; brilliant; luminous; splendid. [1913 Webster]

Quench the light; thine eyes are guides illustrious.— Beau. & Fl.[1913 Webster]

2.Characterized by greatness, nobleness, etc.; eminent; conspicuous; distinguished. [1913 Webster]

Illustrious earls, renowened everywhere.— Drayton.[1913 Webster]

3.Conferring luster or honor; renowned; as, illustrious deeds or titles.

Syn: Distinguished; famous; remarkable; brilliant; conspicuous; noted; celebrated; signal; renowened; eminent; exalted; noble; glorious. See Distinguished, Famous. [1913 Webster]

The Devil's Dictionary

ILLUSTRIOUS, adj. Suitably placed for the shafts of malice, envy and detraction.