illustrious Antonyms

Meaning of illustrious

Wordnet

illustrious (s)

widely known and esteemed

having or conferring glory

Webster

illustrious (a.)

Possessing luster or brightness; brilliant; luminous; splendid.

Characterized by greatness, nobleness, etc.; eminent; conspicuous; distinguished.

Conferring luster or honor; renowned; as, illustrious deeds or titles.

illustrious Sentence Examples

  1. Her illustrious career as an author has earned her numerous accolades.
  2. The illustrious scientist was renowned for his groundbreaking research in physics.
  3. The King's illustrious reign marked a period of unprecedented prosperity and peace.
  4. The school's illustrious alumni include Nobel laureates and Pulitzer Prize winners.
  5. The illustrious athlete set multiple world records, earning her a place in the history books.
  6. The university's illustrious president led it to become a global center for academic excellence.
  7. Her illustrious ancestry traced back to ancient royalty, making her a descendant of kings.
  8. The illustrious orator captivated his audience with his eloquence and passion.
  9. The illustrious artist's paintings are masterpieces that continue to inspire generations.
  10. The illustrious surgeon performed countless life-saving operations, leaving a lasting legacy in the medical field.

FAQs About the word illustrious

widely known and esteemed, having or conferring gloryPossessing luster or brightness; brilliant; luminous; splendid., Characterized by greatness, nobleness, etc

distinguished, notable, eminent, prestigious, outstanding, famous, renowned, celebrated,noteworthy, honored

minor, insignificant, average, unimportant, unimportant, average,minor, insignificant, mediocre, inferior

Her illustrious career as an author has earned her numerous accolades.

The illustrious scientist was renowned for his groundbreaking research in physics.

The King's illustrious reign marked a period of unprecedented prosperity and peace.

The school's illustrious alumni include Nobel laureates and Pulitzer Prize winners.