How do you spell Illustrious?
Correct spelling
illustrious
Two L's. ILLUSTRI + OUS.
Why is illustrious spelled this way?
From Latin illustris, bright or distinguished. An illustrious career shines — the word connects achievement with light.
Common misspellings of illustrious
illustriusillustreousillustriuosilustrious
Example
She had an illustrious career.