How do you pronounce illustrious?

illustrious is pronounced as /ɪˈlʌstriəs/.

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illustrious

🌟illustrious

adjective

/ɪˈlʌstriəs/

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Meaning

Well known, respected, and admired for past achievements.

Example Sentences

She had an illustrious career in medicine.

Synonyms

famous, distinguished, renowned, celebrated, eminent

Antonyms

obscure, unknown, insignificant

Collocations

illustrious career, illustrious history, illustrious leader

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