English-Thai Dictionary

illustrious

ADJ ซี่ง มีชื่อเสียง  โด่งดัง  เป็นที่รู้จัก  distinguished eminent famous renowned sueng-me-chue-siang

 

illustriously

ADV อย่าง สว่างไสว รุ่งโรจน์ 

 

Webster's 1828 Dictionary

ILLUSTRIOUS

a.[L. illustris.] 1. Conspicuous; distinguished by the reputation of greatness; renowned; eminent; as an illustrious general or magistrate; an illustrious prince.
2. Conspicuous; renowned; conferring honor; as illustrious actions.
3. Glorious; as an illustrious display of the divine perfections.
4. A title of honor.

 

ILLUSTRIOUSLY

adv. Conspicuously; nobly; eminently; with dignity or distinction. 1. Gloriously; in a way to manifest glory. The redemption of man displays illustriously the justice as well as the benevolence of God.

 

ILLUSTRIOUSNESS

n.Eminence of character; greatness; grandeur; glory.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

ILLUSTRIOUS

Il *lus "tri *ous, a. Etym: [L. illustris, prob. for illuxtris; fr. il- in + the root of lucidus bright: cf. F. illustre. See Lucid. ]

 

1. Possessing luster or brightness; brilliant; luminous; splendid. Quench the light; thine eyes are guides illustrious. Beau. & Fl.

 

2. Characterized by greatness, nobleness, etc. ; eminent; conspicuous; distinguished. Illustrious earls, renowened everywhere. Drayton.

 

3. Conferring luster or honor; renowned; as, illustrious deeds or titles.

 

Syn. -- Distinguished; famous; remarkable; brilliant; conspicuous; noted; celebrated; signal; renowened; eminent; exalted; noble; glorious. See Distinguished, Famous.

 

ILLUSTRIOUSLY

ILLUSTRIOUSLY Il *lus "tri *ous *ly, adv.

 

Defn: In a illustrious manner; conspicuously; eminently; famously. Milton.

 

ILLUSTRIOUSNESS

ILLUSTRIOUSNESS Il *lus "tri *ous *ness, n.

 

Defn: The state or quality of being eminent; greatness; grandeur; glory; fame.

 

New American Oxford Dictionary

illustrious

il lus tri ous |iˈləstrēəs ɪˈləstriəs | ▶adjective well known, respected, and admired for past achievements: his illustrious predecessor | an illustrious career. DERIVATIVES il lus tri ous ly adverb, il lus tri ous ness noun ORIGIN mid 16th cent.: from Latin illustris ‘clear, bright ’ + -ous .

 

Oxford Dictionary

illustrious

illustrious |ɪˈlʌstrɪəs | ▶adjective well known, respected, and admired for past achievements: his illustrious predecessor | an illustrious career. DERIVATIVES illustriously adverb, illustriousness noun ORIGIN mid 16th cent.: from Latin illustris ‘clear, bright ’ + -ous .

 

American Oxford Thesaurus

illustrious

illustrious adjective the book falls short of its illustrious cinematic predecessor: eminent, distinguished, acclaimed, notable, noteworthy, prominent, preeminent, foremost, leading, important, influential; renowned, famous, famed, well-known, celebrated, legendary; esteemed, honored, respected, venerable, august, highly regarded, well-thought-of, of distinction; brilliant, glorious, stellar. ANTONYMS lackluster, unknown.

 

Oxford Thesaurus

illustrious

illustrious adjective an illustrious general: eminent, distinguished, acclaimed, noted, notable, noteworthy, prominent, pre-eminent, foremost, leading, paramount, prestigious, important, significant, influential, lionized; renowned, famous, famed, well known, celebrated; esteemed, honoured, respected, exalted, venerable, august, highly regarded, well thought of, of distinction, of repute, of high standing; splendid, brilliant, remarkable, outstanding, great, noble, glorious, grand, lofty. ANTONYMS unknown, obscure.

 

Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary

illustrious

il lus tri ous /ɪlʌ́striəs /形容詞 ｟かたく ｠〖通例 名詞 の前で 〗1 (功績により )有名な, 著名な .2 輝かしい 〈仕事など 〉.～ly 副詞 ～ness 名詞