| 单词 | illustrious |
| 释义 | illustrious (once / 427 pages) adj Something that's Illustrious is well known or famous, leaving a trail of glory in its wake. An illustrious career, for example, is full of impressive achievements and celebrated contributions to society. Coming from the Latin illustris, meaning “bright, distinguished, famous,” illustrious is a powerful adjective. It's similar to luster, which is a brilliant shine — so imagine that something illustrious is as wonderful as a sparkling diamond. Use this word to describe the career or reputation of someone really successful, like a bestselling author or business mogul. WORD FAMILYillustrious: illustriouser, illustriously, illustriousness USAGE EXAMPLESHe coasted across the finish line for one of the most stunning gulps of milk in the history of the illustrious race. Seattle Times(Dec 24, 2016) Actors were playing convicts who were bringing to life Shakespeare’s illustrious dramatis personae. Los Angeles Times(Dec 19, 2016) Even in the ’50s now she was illustrious enough to play characters based on herself. Time(Dec 18, 2016) 1adj widely known and esteemed an illustrious judge Syn celebrated, famed, famous, far-famed, notable, noted, renowned known apprehended with certainty 2adj having or conferring glory an illustrious achievement Syn glorious having or deserving or conferring glory |
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