- (a.) Possessing luster or brightness; brilliant; luminous; splendid.
- (a.) Conferring luster or honor; renowned; as, illustrious deeds or titles.
- (a.) Characterized by greatness, nobleness, etc.; eminent; conspicuous; distinguished.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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