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Originally posted by Kaz:
Wait a minute, spent a bit more time on www.dict.leo.org and came up with this list:
1)illustrious
2)exalted
3)august
4)radiant (er sure)
5)splendent/splendorous/splendid (ookay)
6) fulgent/refulgent (what does that mean?)
8) lustrous
9) renowned
A couple of those are useless, the rest are worth thinking about... oh well.
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Also consider this from
http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin
Definition:
1: notably or brilliantly outstanding because of dignity or achievements or actions
2:
archaic a: shining brightly with light, b: clearly evident
Synonyms: famous, celebrated, celebrious, distinguished, eminent, famed, great, notable, prominent, renowned
Related words: glorious, resplendent, splendid, sublime (my fave
!), conspicuous, lofty, outstanding, signal, striking
So take your pick!
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