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illustrious
adjective
Having or conferring glory
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ɪˈlʌs.tɹɪ.əs
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adjective
Having or conferring glory
“An illustrious achievement”
adjective
Widely known and esteemed
“A famous actor”
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An illustrious achievement
A famous actor
A celebrated musician
A famed scientist
An illustrious judge
A notable historian
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