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Illustrous vs Illustrious - What's the difference?

illustrous | illustrious |

As adjectives the difference between illustrous and illustrious

is that illustrous is without lustre while illustrious is dignified.

illustrous

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (obsolete, rare) Without lustre.
  • Usage notes

    * Not to be confused with (illustrious).

    illustrious

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • dignified