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Grammar : Adv
Spell : ih-luhs-tree-uhs
Phonetic Transcription : ɪˈlʌs tri əs



Definition of illustriously

Origin :
  • 1560s, from Latin illustris "lighted, bright, brilliant;" figuratively "distinguished, famous," probably a back-formation from illustrare "embellish, distinguish, make famous" (see illustration). Sometimes also illustrous. Replaced illustre in same sense (mid-15c.), from Middle French illustre.
  • As in best : adv most excellently
  • As in splendidly : adv brilliantly
Example sentences :
  • He fell conspicuously, illustriously, between the reviewers who reviled him, and the public who would have none of him.
  • Extract from : « The Creators » by May Sinclair
  • He is the present chieftain of the McGregor clan, which figures so illustriously in the history of Scotland.
  • Extract from : « The Anti-Slavery Examiner, Omnibus » by American Anti-Slavery Society

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