Exact Definition:
well known, respected, and admired for past achievements.
Example Sentences:
Of the explorers who made Bagamoyo the starting-point for their journeys to the interior of Africa, the most illustrious were Sir Richard Burton, J.
The premature death of this illustrious traveller is the more to be lamented because his vast knowledge died with him.
The family was illustrious and wealthy, and claimed descent from Constantine.
Now he wants a picture "of darling Helen and her illustrious teacher, to grace the pages of the forthcoming annual report."
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