illustriousness (noun)
1illustriousness — illustrious ► ADJECTIVE ▪ famous and admired for past achievements. DERIVATIVES illustriousness noun. ORIGIN Latin illustris clear, bright …
2illustriousness — noun see illustrious …
3illustriousness — noun the state of being illustrious …
4illustriousness — noun the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence • Syn: ↑greatness • Derivationally related forms: ↑illustrious, ↑great (for: ↑greatness) • Hypernyms: ↑ …
5illustriousness — (Roget s Thesaurus II) noun A position of exalted widely recognized importance: distinction, eminence, eminency, fame, glory, luster, mark, notability, note, preeminence, prestige, prominence, prominency, renown. See IMPORTANT, KNOWLEDGE, RESPECT …
6illustrious — adjective Etymology: Latin illustris, probably from illustrare Date: 1588 1. notably or brilliantly outstanding because of dignity or achievements or actions ; eminent 2. archaic a. shining brightly with light b. clearly evident Synonyms: see… …
7illustrious — [ɪ lʌstrɪəs] adjective well known and highly respected. Derivatives illustriously adverb illustriousness noun Origin C16: from L. illustris clear, bright + ous …
8illustrious — /ɪˈlʌstriəs / (say i lustreeuhs) adjective 1. highly distinguished; renowned; famous. 2. glorious, as deeds, etc. 3. Obsolete luminous; bright. {Latin illustri(s) lit up, bright + ous} –illustriously, adverb –illustriousness, noun …
9illustrious — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ famous and admired for past achievements. DERIVATIVES illustriousness noun. ORIGIN Latin illustris clear, bright …
10greatness — noun 1. the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence (Freq. 4) • Syn: ↑illustriousness • Derivationally related forms: ↑illustrious (for: ↑illustriousness), ↑great …
