Definitions: (1) obviously brilliant; having a reputation of greatness or renown; (2) conferring luster or honor; of very high dignity
Derivation: Latin, “clear,” “conspicuous,” “distinguished”
Synonyms: celebrated, eminent, famous, glorious, noble
Quote: Hope, that risky, illustrious thing. It should have gone extinct by now, but we keep it alive. Lauren DeStefano (1984-) American writer