illustrious

Describes someone or something that is famous, well-known, and respected for past achievements or excellence.

ruИзвестный, знаменитый и уважаемый за свои прошлые достижения или выдающиеся качества.esQue es muy conocido, famoso y respetado por sus logros pasados o sus cualidades sobresalientes.frIllustre, célèbre et respecté pour ses réalisations passées ou ses qualités exceptionnelles.deBerühmt, bekannt und hoch angesehen wegen früherer Leistungen oder herausragender Eigenschaften.ptQue é muito conhecido, famoso e respeitado por suas realizações ou qualidades excepcionais.zh因过去的成就或杰出品质而著名、受人尊敬和敬仰的。arمشهور ومعروف ومُوقَّر بسبب إنجازاته السابقة أو صفاته البارزة.

1. Widely known and esteemed C1 formal

   Very famous and highly respected because of past achievements or excellence.

   • She comes from an illustrious family of scientists and inventors.
   • The university boasts an illustrious history spanning three centuries.
   • He had an illustrious career in the military before retiring.
   • Many illustrious guests attended the royal wedding.

   ruЗнаменитыйesIlustrefrIllustredeBerühmtptIlustrezh杰出的arشهير

   同义词: celebrateddistinguishedeminentesteemedfamousnotablenotedprestigiousrenowned

   反义词: ignobleinfamousingloriousnotoriousobscureundistinguishedunknown

2. Having or conferring glory C1 formal

   Bringing fame, honor, or distinction; glorious.

   • The team achieved an illustrious victory after years of hard work.
   • Her illustrious contributions to medicine have saved countless lives.
   • The award is given to those who have performed illustrious deeds.
   • The building stands as an illustrious monument to peace.

   ruПрославленныйesilustre, gloriosofrIllustre, glorieuxdeRuhmreichptIlustrezh光辉的arالمشهور

   同义词: brilliantcelebrateddistinguishedeminentfamousgloriousgreathonorednoblerenowned

   反义词: disgracefuldishonorableignominiousinfamousingloriousobscureshameful

• more illustrious comparative form
• most illustrious superlative form