Definition
[adj] having or conferring glory; "an illustrious achievement"
[adj] widely known and esteemed; "a famous actor"; "a celebrated musician"; "a famed scientist"; "an illustrious judge"; "a notable historian"; "a renowned painter"
[adj] having or worthy of pride; "redoubtable scholar of the Renaissance"; "born of a redoubtable family"
Synonyms
celebrated, famed, famous, far-famed, glorious, known, notable, noted, proud, redoubtable, renowned, respected