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illustriously

illustriously

7.6
In a way that is very famous and respected
  • adverb
  • /ɪˈlʌstrɪəsli/
  • Formal
translation icon : ilustres
  • He served illustriously in the military for over three decades.

Examples

  • She illustriously served her country.

  • The author was illustriously remembered in literary circles long after his death.

  • The scientist was illustriously awarded for her groundbreaking discoveries.

  • He illustriously won the Nobel Prize!

  • The scientist received an award for her illustriously groundbreaking research in renewable energy.

  • He spoke of his illustriously famous ancestors who shaped the history of the region.

  • The author is known for her illustriously captivating stories that have won numerous awards.

Synonyms

eminently
vsillustriously
  • Formal
18 5.7

Very, to a high level

is about distinguished fame and brilliance rather than mere degree
famously
vsillustriously
6 2.8

In a very good and successful way

focuses on high distinction and fame rather than mere good performance
legendarily
vsillustriously
1 7.0

In a very famous way because many people tell stories about it

is about real distinction and brilliance rather than mythic fame

Antonyms

obscurely
2 7.7

In a way that is not clear and hard to understand

How Distinguished

illustriously
  • Formal
7.6
eminently
  • Formal
18 5.7
famously
76 2.4
prominently
38 3.8
remarkably
184 3.5
notably
101 3.5

Surface Forms

illustriously positive

Morphology

illustriously = illustrious (transparent) = illustrious + ly

A regular adjective-to-adverb formation (-ly) where the adverbial meaning is directly derived from 'illustrious'.

Etymology

The word illustriously comes from an old word meaning 'to light up' and carries the same idea you see in illustrate, which makes something clear or bright. So, to do something illustriously is to 'shine' in a way that makes you famous or clearly outstanding.