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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesillustre
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ilystʁ
"Il a reçu un prix de la part d'un scientifique illustre."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Well known, respected, and admired for past achievements and noble actions.
"The university welcomed a panel of illustrious scientists to discuss the future of renewable energy." - 2
Generating brilliance, distinction, or shining glory; exceptionally distinguished.
"She had an illustrious career spanning over four decades in international diplomacy."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'illustris', meaning bright, distinguished, or famous, which stems from 'lustrare' (to illuminate or purify). Entering English in the 16th century via French, the term shifted from its literal sense of emitting bright light to its figurative modern meaning of possessing brilliant distinction, nobility, or renown.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Illustrious" is said worldwide
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illustre
Transliteration: ilystʁ
"Il a reçu un prix de la part d'un scientifique illustre."
illustr
Transliteration: ɪlˈʊstʁə
Script: illustre
"Sie begrüßten eine illustre Gesellschaft von Gästen."
illustre
Transliteration: ilˈlustre
"Il professor Rossi è un illustre accademico."
ilustre
Transliteration: iˈlustɾe
"El museo exhibe obras de pintores de la época ilustre."
ilustre
Transliteration: iˈlustɾi
"O escritor recebeu o prêmio em uma cerimônia com convidados ilustres."
प्रसिद्ध
Transliteration: prasiddha
"वह एक प्रसिद्ध लेखक हैं।"
杰出的
Transliteration: jié chū de
"他在科学界有着杰出的成就。"
저명한
Transliteration: jeomyeonghan
"그는 저명한 물리학자입니다."
著名な
Transliteration: chomeina
"彼はその分野で著名な専門家である。"
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