ILLUS'TRIOUS, adjective [Latin illustris.] 1. Conspicuous; distinguished by the reputation of greatness; renowned; eminent; as an illustrious general or magistrate; an illustrious prince. 2. Conspicuous; renowned; conferring honor; as illustrious actions. 3. Glorious; as an illustrious display of the divine perfections. 4. A title of honor.
Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary ↗ · public-domain · returned verbatim, no AI