What does ilustre in Portuguese mean?

What is the meaning of the word ilustre in Portuguese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use ilustre in Portuguese.

The word ilustre in Portuguese means illustrious, distinguished, ilustre, eminente, ilustre, ilustre, famoso, ilustre, proeminente, ilustre, figura ilustre. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word ilustre

illustrious, distinguished

ilustre

adjective (person: renowned) (pessoa)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)
Tina's illustrious father had high expectations for his daughter.

eminente

adjective (conspicuous, notable) (evidente)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)
Smith writes with great historical knowledge and eminent wit.

ilustre

adjective (glorious) (glorioso)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)
Angela's illustrious novel was praised by all the critics.

ilustre, famoso

adjective (figurative (outstanding, splendid) (figurativo)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)
This final case will be the only mar on his otherwise lustrous career.

ilustre

adjective (depending on honor)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)
It is my honorary duty to preserve the moral integrity of this project.

proeminente, ilustre

adjective (conspicuous, prominent)

(adjetivo: Modifica o sustantivo. Pode ser possessivo, numeral, demonstrativo ("casa grande", "mulher alta").)
Ele é um membro proeminente da comunidade, conhecido por suas muitas boas ações.
He is an outstanding member of the community, known for his many good deeds.

figura ilustre

noun (figurative (experienced, respected man)

(substantivo feminino: Substantivo exclusivamente feminino. Ex. "atriz", "menina", etc. Aqui encaixam-se também os substantivos compostos compostos. Ex. "batata frita", "garrafa d'água", etc.)
The elder statesmen are respected by everyone who works with them.

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