Illustrious and Infamous

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Illustrious adjective - Standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement.

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Infamous is an antonym for illustrious in famous topic.

Nearby Word: illustration

Infamous adjective - Not respectable.

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Illustrious is an antonym for infamous.

Nearby Words: infamy, infamously

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