2. Making illustrious. [Obs.]
ILLUSTRATIVELY
Il*lus"tra*tive*ly, adv.
Defn: By way of illustration or elucidation. [R.] Sir T. Browne.
ILLUSTRATOR
Il*lus"tra*tor, n. Etym: [L.]
Defn: One who illustrates.
ILLUSTRATORY
Il*lus"tra*to*ry, a.
Defn: Serving to illustrate.
ILLUSTRIOUS Il*lus"tri*ous, a. Etym: [L. illustris, prob. for illuxtris; fr. il- in + the root of lucidus bright: cf. F. illustre. See Lucid.]
1. Possessing luster or brightness; brilliant; luminous; splendid. Quench the light; thine eyes are guides illustrious. Beau. & Fl.
2. Characterized by greatness, nobleness, etc.; eminent; conspicuous; distinguished. Illustrious earls, renowened everywhere. Drayton.