illustrious
gb/ɪlˈʌstɹiəs/ us/ɪlˈʌstɹiəs/
C1
Inglês
~ 4200
neves, nagy hírű
C1
FORMAL
1
Padrão de uso:
[someone/something] is illustrious for [achievement]
She had an illustrious career in law, winning many landmark cases.
Nagy hírű jogászi pályafutása során számos mérföldkőnek számító pert nyert meg.
The university has produced many illustrious alumni, including Nobel Prize winners.
Az egyetem számos neves öregdiákot adott, köztük Nobel-díjasokat is.
He comes from an illustrious family of scientists.
The museum displayed works by some of the most illustrious painters of the 19th century.
Her illustrious record in public service made her a role model for many.
Exemplos para aprendentes
He had an illustrious life as a doctor.
Orvosként nagy hírű pályafutása volt.
The school has many illustrious teachers.
Az iskolának sok neves tanára van.
She is from an illustrious family.
This city has an illustrious history.
They told stories about the illustrious king.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'illustrious' with 'illustrated' because they look similar, but 'illustrated' means 'shown with pictures'.
Significado
Highly respected and admired
Colocações
illustrious career
|illustrious history
|illustrious leader
|illustrious past
|illustrious family
Sinónimos
renowned (Very well-known and respected, often used in both formal and informal contexts.)
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distinguished (Emphasizes respect and honor due to notable achievements, often used in formal contexts.)
Antónimos
obscure (Unknown or not well-known, the opposite of being widely recognized and admired.)
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infamous (Well-known for bad or shameful reasons, contrasting with positive fame.)
Temas
reputation
|achievement
|history
|people
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Definição
Known and respected for doing something very good in the past.
Having a very good reputation because of past achievements or qualities; famous and admired.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
illustrious
IPA
GB/ɪlˈʌstɹiəs/
US/ɪlˈʌstɹiəs/
Sílabas e acento
il - lus - tri - ous (4 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (lus)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: illustrious
Família de palavras
Core family
illustriously
adverb
Advanced or less common
illustriousness
noun
Expressões
illustrious career
1/ɪlˈʌstɹiəs kɚˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
formal
Career marked by great respect and success
A working life that is famous and respected because of many successes.
Exemplos
- She retired after an illustrious career in journalism.
- His illustrious career in politics spanned over four decades.
illustrious history
1/ɪlˈʌstɹiəs hˈɪstɚi/
fixed phrase
formal
Past filled with respected achievements
A past that is famous and respected because of great things done.
Exemplos
- The club has an illustrious history of championships.
- This city has an illustrious history dating back hundreds of years.
illustrious past
1/ɪlˈʌstɹiəs pˈæst/
fixed phrase
formal
Respected and admired former times
A time long ago that was famous and respected for good things.
Exemplos
- The castle stands as a reminder of the country's illustrious past.
- Despite its humble present, the town has an illustrious past.