1. (a.) Possessing luster or brightness; brilliant; luminous; splendid.

2. (a.) Characterized by greatness, nobleness, etc.; eminent; conspicuous; distinguished.

3. (a.) Conferring luster or honor; renowned; as, illustrious deeds or titles.

acclaimed bright brilliant celebrated charismatic conspicuous distinguished eminent esteemed famed famous glamorous glorious great honored important lofty lustrous magic notable noted numinous outstanding prominent radiant renowned respected resplendent shining signal splendent splendid splendorous splendrous striking sublime venerable well-known