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illustrious Synonyms

Another word for illustrious

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• adjective (Context 1)

Well-known, respected, and admired for past achievements.

Usage Example

"The retired professor looked back fondly on her long and eminent career in astrophysics."

Strongest
eminent
distinguished
renowned
celebrated
Strong
acclaimed
prestigious
esteemed
notable
prominent
famous

Opposites of illustrious

The opposite of illustrious shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

obscure
unknown
inglorious
ignominious
undistinguished
unremarkable
infamous
disreputable
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• Nearby Words

illustrative
illustratively
illustrator
illustrious
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Illustrious. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/illustrious
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