illustrious
gb/ɪlˈʌstɹiəs/ us/ɪlˈʌstɹiəs/
C1
Англійська
~ 4200
neves, nagy hírű
C1
FORMAL
1
Модель уживання:
[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.
Навчальні приклади
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.
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'illustrious' with 'illustrated' because they look similar, but 'illustrated' means 'shown with pictures'.
Значення
Highly respected and admired
Словосполучення
illustrious career
|illustrious history
|illustrious leader
|illustrious past
|illustrious family
Синоніми
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.)
Антоніми
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.)
Теми
reputation
|achievement
|history
|people
|core_vocabulary
|communication
Визначення
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.
Граматика
Словникова форма
illustrious
IPA
GB/ɪlˈʌstɹiəs/
US/ɪlˈʌstɹiəs/
Склади й наголос
il - lus - tri - ous (4 склади)
Stress on 2nd syllable (lus)
Форми слова
Adjective
- Base: illustrious
Споріднені слова
Core family
illustriously
adverb
Advanced or less common
illustriousness
noun
Вирази
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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- The castle stands as a reminder of the country's illustrious past.
- Despite its humble present, the town has an illustrious past.