Synonyms for illustriously
| Grammar : Adv |
| Spell : ih-luhs-tree-uhs |
| Phonetic Transcription : ɪˈlʌs tri əs |
Top 10 synonyms for illustriously
Définition 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
- 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
Antonyms for illustriously
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