illustrious in WordNet English dictionary

1. widely known and esteemed
   "a famous actor"; "a celebrated musician"; "a famed scientist"; "an illustrious judge"; "a notable historian"; "a renowned painter"
   celebrated  famed  far-famed  famous  illustrious  notable  noted  renowned 
   
2. having or conferring glory
   "an illustrious achievement"
   illustrious