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illustriously

il·lus·tri·ous
I i

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ih-luhs-tree-uh s]
    • /ɪˈlʌs tri əs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ih-luhs-tree-uh s]
    • /ɪˈlʌs tri əs/

Definitions of illustriously word

  • adjective illustriously highly distinguished; renowned; famous: an illustrious leader. 1
  • adjective illustriously glorious, as deeds or works: many illustrious achievements. 1
  • adjective illustriously Obsolete. luminous; bright. 1
  • noun illustriously In an illustrious manner. 1
See all 4 definitions of illustriously

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Origin of illustriously

First appearance:

before 1560
One of the 32% oldest English words
1560-70; < Latin illustri(s) bright, clear, famous (equivalent to illustr(āre) to brighten (see il-1, luster1) + -is adj. suffix) + -ous

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Parts of speech for Illustriously

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Illustriously

illustriously popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for illustriously

adv illustriously

  • greatly — in or to a great degree; much: greatly improved in health.
  • honorably — in accordance with or characterized by principles of honor; upright: They were all honorable men.
  • sincerely — free of deceit, hypocrisy, or falseness; earnest: a sincere apology.
  • advantageously — providing an advantage; furnishing convenience or opportunity; favorable; profitable; useful; beneficial: an advantageous position; an advantageous treaty.
  • attractive — A person who is attractive is pleasant to look at.

adverb illustriously

  • attractively — In an attractive manner; with the power of attracting or drawing to.
  • extremely — To a very great degree ; very.
  • honourably — (British) In a honourable manner.
  • brilliantly — shining brightly; sparkling; glittering; lustrous: the brilliant lights of the city.
  • elegantly — Gracefully, smoothly, and swiftly; with supreme style.
All 26 Synonyms of illustriously

Antonyms for illustriously

adv illustriously

  • worst — in ill health; sick: He felt badly.
  • poorly — in a poor manner or way: The team played poorly.
All 2 Antonyms of illustriously

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