illustrious
UK/i'lʌstriәs/US
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Definitions
adj.
Widely admired and respected, especially for past achievements; famous and distinguished.
著名的，杰出的，卓越的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedillustrroot
+
iousfull of, having the quality of
=illustrious
Example Sentences
- 1.
The illustrious author was invited to speak at the university.
- 2.
He came from an illustrious family with a long history of achievements.