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Illustriousness

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il·lus·tri·ous  (-lstr-s)
adj.
1. Well known and very distinguished; eminent. See Synonyms at noted.
2. Obsolete Shining brightly.
[From Latin illstris, from illstrre, to give glory to, shine upon; see illustrate.]
il·lustri·ous·ly adv.
il·lustri·ous·ness n.
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Noun1.illustriousness - the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence
greatness
importance - the quality of being important and worthy of note; "the importance of a well-balanced diet"


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