Synonyms of illustrious

Adjective

1. celebrated, famed, far-famed, famous, illustrious, notable, noted, renowned, known (vs. unknown)

usage: widely known and esteemed; "a famous actor"; "a celebrated musician"; "a famed scientist"; "an illustrious judge"; "a notable historian"; "a renowned painter"

2. illustrious, glorious (vs. inglorious)

usage: having or conferring glory; "an illustrious achievement"

Definition and meaning of illustrious (Dictionary)