illuster

English

Adjective

illuster (comparative more illuster, superlative most illuster)

  1. Alternative spelling of illustre.

Anagrams

Dutch

Etymology

From French illustre, from Latin illustris.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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

Often used ironically.

German

Etymology

Borrowed from French illustre in the 1700s,[1] from Latin illūstris.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɪˈlʊstɐ/
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Adjective

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

  1. illustrious, renowned

Declension

References

  1. ^ illuster” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache

Further reading

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