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    Ilustre (en. Illustrious)

    [il'ustre]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    Someone who is famous or renowned in their field.
    The professor is an illustrious academic in the field of history.
    El profesor es un ilustre académico en la materia de historia.
    Someone who has dignity and honor.
    His illustrious family has contributed much to society.
    Su ilustre familia ha contribuido mucho a la sociedad.
    Someone who stands out or shines for their quality or character.
    The artwork is illustrious and has been internationally recognized.
    La obra de arte es ilustre y ha sido reconocida internacionalmente.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'illustris', which means 'bright' or 'illustrious'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    illustrious personage
    Prominent individual in history.
    ilustre personaje
    illustrious unknown
    Person who, although notable, is not known to the public.
    ilustre desconocido
    illustrious figure
    Famous person in a specific field.
    ilustre figura

    Related Words

    illustration
    Graphic representation that accompanies and explains a text.
    ilustración
    to illustrate
    Literally, the act of illustrating or making clear.
    ilustrare
    illustrative
    That serves to illustrate or clarify something.
    ilustrativo

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to someone who is very outstanding.
    The new director is illustrious; everyone is talking about him.
    El nuevo director es ilustre, todo el mundo habla de él.
    Characterizes an event or act that is particularly impressive.
    The party was illustrious; all the attendees were impressed.
    La fiesta fue ilustre, todos los asistentes quedaron impresionados.