illustrious
/ɪˈlʌstriəs/
il · lus · tri · ous
ɪ · ˈlʌs · tri · əs
English Definition
adj. well known, respected, and admired for past achievements
Significado en Español
ilustre
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lừng lẫy, nổi tiếng
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
il-(strengthen)+ lumin(light)→ luminous, prominent; outstanding.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is a synonym for “illustrious”?
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A
ordinary
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B
distinguished
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C
obscure
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D
unremarkable
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B — distinguished.
“illustrious” means adj. well known, respected, and admired for past achievements
Common questions about “illustrious”
What does “illustrious” mean?
illustrious — adj. well known, respected, and admired for past achievements. In Chinese: 著名的，杰出的.
How do you pronounce “illustrious”?
illustrious is pronounced /ɪˈlʌstriəs/. It breaks into 4 syllables: il · lus · tri · ous.
Is “illustrious” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. illustrious appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “illustrious”?
il-(strengthen)+ lumin(light)→ luminous, prominent; outstanding.
