illustrious

very famous or respected, especially because of a long and successful career in an important area such as politics, the arts, or business

ilustre, famoso, respetado

• an illustrious person/figure
• be an illustrious member of a profession

Collocations illustrious career · illustrious reputation

• He is one of the most illustrious figures in modern history.

  Es una de las figuras más ilustres en la historia moderna.

honored or celebrated for a particular achievement, especially in the arts or sciences

condecorado, honrado, celebrado

• an illustrious award/recognition

Collocations illustrious honor · illustrious recognition

• She received an illustrious award for her contributions to literature.

  Ella recibió un galardón ilustre por sus contribuciones a la literatura.