illuster

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English[edit]

Adjective[edit]

illuster (comparative more illuster, superlative most illuster)

  1. Alternative spelling of illustre

Anagrams[edit]

Dutch[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From French illustre, from Latin illustris.

Pronunciation[edit]

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Adjective[edit]

illuster (comparative illusterder, superlative illusterst)

  1. illustrious, renowned, i.e. famous and distinguished
    Synonyms: vermaard, naamhaftig
    (famous) Coordinate terms: beroemd, bekend
    (distinguished) Coordinate terms: prominent, eminent

Usage notes[edit]

Often used ironically.

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from French illustre, from Latin illūstris.

Pronunciation[edit]

Adjective[edit]

illuster (strong nominative masculine singular illusterer, comparative illustrer, superlative am illustersten)

  1. illustrious, renowned

Declension[edit]

Further reading[edit]

  • illuster” in Duden online
  • illuster” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache