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illustrious in German

illustrious in German is erlaucht, glorreich — illustrious means widely admired and respected, especially for great achievements.

illustrious in German

erlaucht
adj
Admired, distinguished, respected, or well-known. [from mid 16th c.]
glorreich
adj
Admired, distinguished, respected, or well-known. [from mid 16th c.]

What does "illustrious" mean?

  1. adjective Widely admired and respected, especially for great achievements.
    "She had an illustrious career spanning four decades in medicine."
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illustrious in a sentence

  • She had an illustrious career spanning four decades in medicine.
  • The award honours the illustrious history of the university.

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What is "illustrious" in German?

"illustrious" in German is erlaucht, glorreich. illustrious means: Widely admired and respected, especially for great achievements.

How do you use "illustrious" in a sentence?

Example: "She had an illustrious career spanning four decades in medicine." In German, "illustrious" is erlaucht, glorreich.

Are there other ways to say "illustrious" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "illustrious": erlaucht, glorreich.

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