Illustrious - Crossword Clue

Crossword Clue Last Updated: 30/04/2026

Below are possible answers for the crossword clue Illustrious.

7 letter answer(s) to illustrious

  1. Notable
  2. of imposing height; especially standing out above others; "an eminent peak"; "lofty mountains"; "the soaring spires of the cathedral"; "towering icebergs"
  3. renowned
  4. standing above others in quality or position; "people in high places"; "the high priest"; "eminent members of the community"
  1. be bright by reflecting or casting light; "Drive carefully--the wet road reflects"
  2. be clear and obvious; "A shining example"
  3. be distinguished or eminent; "His talent shines"
  4. be shiny, as if wet; "His eyes were glistening"
  5. emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light; "The sun shone bright that day"; "The fire beamed on their faces"
  6. experience a feeling of well-being or happiness, as from good health or an intense emotion; "She was beaming with joy"; "Her face radiated with happiness"
  7. have a complexion with a strong bright color, such as red or pink; "Her face glowed when she came out of the sauna"
  8. made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; "bright silver candlesticks"; "a burnished brass knocker"; "she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves"; "rows of shining glasses"; "shiny black patents"
  9. make (a surface) shine; "shine the silver, please"; "polish my sho

5 letter answer(s) to illustrious

  1. make a written note of; "she noted everything the teacher said that morning"
  2. make mention of;
  3. notice or perceive; "She noted that someone was following her"; "mark my words"
  4. observe with care or pay close attention to;
  5. widely known and esteemed; "a famous actor"; "a celebrated musician"; "a famed scientist"; "an illustrious judge"; "a notable historian"; "a renowned painter"
  6. worthy of notice or attention; "a noted increase in the crime rate"

8 letter answer(s) to illustrious

  1. famous
  2. widely known and esteemed; "a famous actor"; "a celebrated musician"; "a famed scientist"; "an illustrious judge"; "a notable historian"; "a renowned painter"

Frequently asked questions about ‘Illustrious’

What's the best solution for Illustrious?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Illustrious is NOTED. Other possible answers include EMINENT, RENOWNED, SHINING.

How many solutions are there for Illustrious?

We have found 4 possible answers for the crossword clue Illustrious.

Which crosswords feature clues like Illustrious?

Clues like Illustrious often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Sunday Times Mephisto, Financial Times Polymath, Daily Mail Mailword, The Guardian Cryptic, Sunday Mirror, among others.


Other crossword clues with similar answers to 'Illustrious'

ClueAnswers
Outstanding12
Famous8
Distinguished7
Observed7
"Got it"6
August5
Celebrated5
Eminent5
Recorded4
Renowned4
Well-known4
Noteworthy3
Prominent3
Great2
Highly respected2
Highly-regarded2
In the public eye2
Notable2
Was aware of2
Well known2
Award-winning1
Being in ideal place to sort pain out1
Bright sun, next to Mercury, orbits cool pair1
Celebrated day school being over1
Celebrated, like musical work?1
Daughter leaving party after irruption by number rather lit up1
Distinguished academic receiving alien back1
Distinguished artist seen on Tate Modern visit at last1
Distinguished English conservation group protecting underground tunnel1
Distinguished knight's armour?1
Distinguished the last of the explosive books1
Excellent polishing1
Famous — as is music?1
Famous British artist gets peanuts occasionally1
Famous day school? On the contrary1
Famous Edward's gone missing!1
Famous item in entrants' pockets1
Famous number by ’50s rocker1
Famous piece of music has depth1
Famous reason for tears at bedtime?1
Famous saw1
Famous school raised daughter1
Famous school rejected by daughter1
Famous section of Army won over Kelly maybe1
Famous study acquired by the Queen is sent back1
Famous Young British Artist chap initially ignored1
Famous, though still to control newspaper1
Jotted down1
Letter on top of desk is prominent1
Like celebrity, observed to end badly1

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