Definition

Noun: - The quality or state of being illustrious; great fame, distinction, or eminence due to outstanding achievements, character, or importance.

Usage

"Illustriousness" is a formal noun used to describe the condition of being widely known and highly respected, often for significant accomplishments, noble qualities, or high rank. It conveys a sense of glory and renown.

Examples

• The illustriousness of her scientific career inspired a generation of researchers.
• The ceremony honored the illustriousness of the nation's founding fathers.
• His family name carried an illustriousness that dated back centuries.

Advanced Usage

• "of great/little/no illustriousness": Used to specify the degree of fame or eminence.
  • The poet, though brilliant, lived and died with little public illustriousness.
• "add to the illustriousness of": To contribute to the glory or renown of something.
  • This new discovery will add to the illustriousness of our university.

Variants and Related Words

• Illustrious (adj): Well-known, admired, and respected for past achievements; shining brightly.
  • She had an illustrious career in diplomacy.
• Illustriously (adv): In an illustrious manner.
  • He served his country illustriously.

Synonyms

• Eminence: Recognized superiority, distinction, or high standing.
• Renown: The state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored; fame.
• Distinction: Excellence that sets someone or something apart from others.
• Glory: High renown or honor won by notable achievements.

Antonyms

• Obscurity: The state of being unknown, inconspicuous, or unimportant.
• Anonymity: The condition of being anonymous; lack of distinctive features.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• "A name of great illustriousness": Referring to a person or family with a long and distinguished reputation.
  • He bore a name of great illustriousness in the field of law.
• "To achieve/attain illustriousness": To gain widespread fame and honor.
  • Through decades of public service, she attained true illustriousness.

Noun

1. the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence