Definition of Ilustrious
Il*lus"tri*ous (?), a. [L.
illustris, prob. for illuxtris; fr. il- in + the
root of lucidus bright: cf. F. illustre. See
Lucid.] 1. Possessing luster or
brightness; brilliant; luminous; splendid.
Quench the light; thine eyes are guides
illustrious. Beau. & Fl.
2. Characterized by greatness, nobleness,
etc.; eminent; conspicuous; distinguished.
Illustrious earls, renowened
everywhere. Drayton.
3. Conferring luster or honor; renowned; as,
illustrious deeds or titles.
Syn. -- Distinguished; famous; remarkable; brilliant;
conspicuous; noted; celebrated; signal; renowened; eminent; exalted;
noble; glorious. See Distinguished, Famous.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
ILLUSTRIOUS, adj. Suitably placed for the shafts of malice, envy and
detraction.
- 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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