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illustrious

/ɪˈlʌstriəs/
il · lus · tri · ous ɪ · ˈlʌs · tri · əs
English Definition
adj. well known, respected, and admired for past achievements
中文释义
著名的,杰出的
Significado en Español
ilustre
한국어 뜻
저명한, 유명한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lừng lẫy, nổi tiếng
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Example Sentence

The scientist was recognized as an illustrious leader in her field.

这位科学家被公认为其领域内的杰出领袖。

Synonyms
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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”?

  1. A ordinary
  2. B distinguished
  3. C obscure
  4. D unremarkable
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B — distinguished. “illustrious” means adj. well known, respected, and admired for past achievements

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ scientist had won nearly every major prize in her field.

  1. A unknown
  2. B obscure
  3. C forgotten
  4. D illustrious
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D — illustrious. “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.

How do you use “illustrious” in a sentence?

The scientist was recognized as an illustrious leader in her field. (这位科学家被公认为其领域内的杰出领袖。)

What are synonyms for “illustrious”?

distinguished, renowned, celebrated, eminent — all close in meaning to illustrious (adj. well known, respected, and admired for past achievements).

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.

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