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Word: Illustrious
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
mid 16th century: from Latin illustris ‘clear, bright’ + -ous
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɪˈlʌstrɪəs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
well known, respected, and admired for past achievements
Short Definition:well known, respected, and admired for past achievements
Examples:- his illustrious predecessor
- an illustrious career
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