illustre

distinguished, eminent, illustrious

i l ˈl u s . t r e
adjective Rare #43,001
distinguished, eminent, illustrious A formal word, often used for people, families, or institutions with a respected reputation.
IT: È un'illustre scrittrice.
EN: She is a distinguished writer.

La gente pensava che fosse un illustre scienziato.

People thought he was a distinguished scientist.

Non c'è bisogno che io vi dica quanto sia illustre la famiglia Falconeri.

There’s no need for me to tell you how illustrious the Falconeri family is.

— Il gattopardo (1963)

La gente pensava che lui fosse un illustre scienziato.

People thought he was a distinguished scientist.

Io ho davvero una vita illustre.

I truly have an illustrious life.

— I guardiani del giorno (2006)