illustrious | Definition of illustrious

Synonyms and Antonyms of illustrious

standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement

an illustrious physicist who is a sure bet for a Nobel Prize

Synonyms of illustrious

astral, bright, distinguished, eminent, luminous, noble, notable, noteworthy, outstanding, preeminent, prestigious, redoubtable, signal, star, superior

Words Related to illustrious

celebrated, exalted, famed, famous, glorious, honored, renowned, reputable

infamous, notorious

dominant, paramount, predominant

Near Antonyms of illustrious

insignificant, minor, unimportant

average, inferior, mediocre

obscure, uncelebrated, unsung