adjective
1. widely known and esteemed
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a famous actor
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a celebrated musician
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a famed scientist
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an illustrious judge
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a notable historian
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a renowned painter
• Syn:
• Similar to: ↑known
• Derivationally related forms: ↑notable (for: ↑notable), ↑notability (for: ↑notable), ↑illustriousness (for: ↑illustrious), ↑fame (for: ↑famous)
2. having an illustrious past
• Similar to: ↑glorious
Useful english dictionary. 2012.