illustriously
In celebrated fashion
In a manner that brings fame, distinction, or great renown.
The adverb typically modifies verbs describing achievement or service: She served illustriously for three decades.
It emphasizes not just success but the lasting recognition that follows—careers end illustriously, battles are fought illustriously, names live on illustriously.
Widely known and esteemed
- celebratedWidely known and praised
- famouslyIn a celebrated manner
- prominentlyIn a noticeable manner
- notablyEspecially or remarkably
acclaimed · legendary · iconic · prestigious · distinguished · esteemed · gloriously · magnificently
With remarkable excellence
- luminouslyIn a glowing manner
- radiantlyWith bright, emitted light
- resplendentlyWith dazzling magnificence
- gloriouslyIn a magnificent manner
splendidly · dazzlingly · shiningly · incandescently · lustrously · scintillatingly · blazingly · glowingly
Highly skilled, expert
- distinguishedNotable and respected
- decoratedMade more visually appealing
- laureateCelebrated achievement recipient
- honoredGiven recognition or respect
recognized · acknowledged · commended · praised · applauded · hailed · acclaimed · venerated
renowned
Widely known and esteemed
- celebratedWidely known and praised
- famouslyIn a celebrated manner
- prominentlyIn a noticeable manner
notably · acclaimed · legendary · iconic · prestigious · distinguished · esteemed · gloriously · magnificently · grandly
brilliantly
With remarkable excellence
- luminouslyIn a glowing manner
- radiantlyWith bright, emitted light
- resplendentlyWith dazzling magnificence
gloriously · splendidly · dazzlingly · shiningly · incandescently · lustrously · scintillatingly · blazingly · glowingly
accomplished
Highly skilled, expert
- distinguishedNotable and respected
- decoratedMade more visually appealing
- laureateCelebrated achievement recipient
honored · recognized · acknowledged · commended · praised · applauded · hailed · acclaimed · venerated · revered
illustriouslyobscurely
In unclear fashion
anonymously · namelessly · inconspicuously · invisibly · forgettably
illustriouslyingloriously
In a shameful manner
ordinarily · unremarkably · ignobly · without distinction · dishonorably
illustriouslyignominiously
In shameful defeat
disgracefully · infamously · shamefully · dishonorably · notoriously