Illustrious
/ˌɪˈlʌstriəs/
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Definition
(adj) Admired, distinguished, respected, or well-known.
Sentence Examples
That poodle has an immaculate pedigree, with illustrious ancestors on both sides stretching back generations.
Our illustrious leader wrote those words before he rose to power.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The university is very proud of its many ____ alumni who have won the prestigious Nobel Prize.