Illustrious Synonyms and Antonyms

ĭ-lŭs'trē-əs

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Synonyms for Illustrious

celebrated
Known and praised widely; noted.
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honorific
Based on or valuing honor
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august
Inspiring awe and reverence; imposing and magnificent
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famed
Widely known; renowned.
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great
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noted
Famous; well known because of one's reputation; celebrated.
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preeminent
Exceeding others in quality or rank; of outstanding excellence, extremely notable or important. [from 15th c.]
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prestigious
The definition of prestigious is someone or something that is highly respected or esteemed.
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prominent
Eminent; distinguished above others.
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redoubtable
Arousing fear or awe; formidable.
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exalted
Noble, sublime; heavenly.
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formidable
Causing fear, dread, awe or admiration as a result of size, strength, or some other impressive quality; commanding respect
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honorable
Of, or having a position of, high rank or worth
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immortal
Not susceptible to death; living forever; never dying.
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magnific
The definition of magnific is a description for something grand in size, magnificent or pompous.
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magnificent
Exceptionally good; excellent
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majestic
Impressive or beautiful in a dignified or inspiring way.
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noble
The definition of noble is someone who has high morals and ideals or people who are royalty or who have good breeding.
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outstanding
Publicly issued and sold:
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regal
Befitting a king, queen, emperor, or empress.
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resplendent
The definition of resplendent is full of splendor or dazzling.
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signal
Signal means out of the ordinary or remarkable.
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splendid
Illustrious; heroic; brilliant; celebrated; famous; as, a splendid victory or reputation.
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striking
That strikes or is on strike
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transcendent
The definition of transcendent is extraordinary or beyond human experience.
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far-famed
widely known and esteemed
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exemplary
The definition of exemplary is an excellent model or example, or a sample worthy person or thing.
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Antonyms for Illustrious

obscure
Not readily noticed or seen; inconspicuous:
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unknown
Not known; unfamiliar:
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infamous
Causing infamy; disgraceful
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unimportant
Not important; insignificant or petty.
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unremarkable
Lacking distinction; ordinary.
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lowly
Humble or meek in manner.
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Words Related to Illustrious

distinguished
The definition of distinguished is an important, dignified, classy person.
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glorious
(Informal) Very delightful or enjoyable
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important
Having relevant and crucial value.
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famous
(Informal) Excellent; very good; first-rate
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knowledge
Widely known and esteemed
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respect
Widely known and esteemed
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Illustrious Sentence Examples

  • The family was illustrious and wealthy, and claimed descent from Constantine.

  • Then Deioces, son of Phraortes, an illustrious man of upright character, was chosen judge in his village, and the justness of his decisions induced the inhabitants of the other villages to throng to him.

  • The premature death of this illustrious traveller is the more to be lamented because his vast knowledge died with him.

  • As in France, however, there are some Italian conti whose titles are respectable, and even illustrious, from their historic associations.

  • In 849 King Louis the German recognized Thakulf as duke (dux Sorabici limitis), and some of his successors bore the title of margrave until the death of Burkhard in 908, when the country was seized by Otto the Illustrious, duke of Saxony.

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