1. (

• celebrated ,
• famed ,
• far-famed ,
• famous ,
• illustrious ,
• notable ,
• noted ,
• renowned

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

2. (

• illustrious

) having or conferring glory; "an illustrious achievement" ;