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illustrious

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Main Entry:
il·lus·tri·ous 
          Listen to the pronunciation of illustrious
Pronunciation:
\i-ˈləs-trē-əs\
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
Latin illustris, probably from illustrare
Date:
1588
1: notably or brilliantly outstanding because of dignity or achievements or actions : eminent2archaic a: shining brightly with light b: clearly evident
synonyms see famous
il·lus·tri·ous·ly adverb
il·lus·tri·ous·ness noun


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