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Preeminent vs Illustrious - What's the difference?

preeminent | illustrious | Related terms |

Preeminent is a related term of illustrious.


As adjectives the difference between preeminent and illustrious

is that preeminent is pre-eminent while illustrious is dignified.

preeminent

English

Alternative forms

* * pre-eminent *

Adjective

(-)
  • Exceeding others in quality or rank; of outstanding excellence, extremely notable or important.

    • Derived terms

    * preeminence * preeminently

    illustrious

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • dignified