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illustrious

adjective

having or conferring glory

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Word Facts

Word length
11
Starts with
I
Ends with
S
Contains
LL
Scrabble score
11
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ɪˈlʌs.tɹɪ.əs

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. having or conferring glory

    “an illustrious achievement”

adjective

  1. widely known and esteemed

    “a famous actor”

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Example Sentences

an illustrious achievement
a famous actor
a celebrated musician
a famed scientist
an illustrious judge
a notable historian

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