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illustriousness

/ˌɪˈɫəstɹiəsnəs/ noun

The state of being illustrious.

Word Origin Illustriousness comes from Latin 'lustrare' 'to illuminate, make bright' — so an illustrious person is literally 'shining.' The same root gives us 'illustrate' (to light up an idea with pictures) and 'lustrous' (glossy). The prefix il- is an intensive, so it's 'thoroughly bright.' The -ness turns the adjective into a noun: the state of being that shining figure.

noun The state of being illustrious. countable

His illustriousness as a scientist was recognized worldwide.

(名词) 卓越；显赫；杰出 【卓越显赫】

他作为科学家的卓越成就在全世界得到认可。

(sustantivo) El estado de ser ilustre.

Su ilustre condición como científico fue reconocida en todo el mundo.

(nom) célébrité; renom; gloire; prestige; notoriété [État de ce qui est illustre, caractère prestigieux et renommé de quelqu'un ou quelque chose.]

Son illustriousness (illustration) de scientifique était reconnue dans le monde entier.

(Substantiv) Berühmtheit; Ruhm; Ansehen [Der Zustand, berühmt oder hoch angesehen zu sein.]

Seine **illustriousness** als Wissenschaftler wurde weltweit anerkannt.

(名詞) 著名であること。名声があり、輝かしい評判を得ている状態。

科学者としての彼の著名さは世界中で認められていた。

(substantivo) notabilidade; renome; distinção; celebridade [O estado de ser ilustre.]

Sua condição de ilustre como cientista era reconhecida mundialmente.

Synonyms: fame renown eminence distinction glory honor prestige prominence Antonyms: obscurity ignominy infamy disgrace
Word parts: il + lustr + ious + ness

Related words

illustrate illustration illustrative lustrous elucidate translucent pellucid

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