Advertisement
Advertisement
eminent
[em-uh-nuhnt]
adjective
high in station, rank, or repute; prominent; distinguished.
eminent statesmen.
Synonyms: , , ,Antonyms: ,conspicuous, signal, or noteworthy.
eminent fairness.
Synonyms: , , ,eminent peaks.
prominent; projecting; protruding.
an eminent nose.
eminent
/ ˈɛɪəԳ /
adjective
above others in rank, merit, or reputation; distinguished
an eminent scientist
(prenominal) noteworthy, conspicuous, or outstanding
eminent good sense
projecting or protruding; prominent
Other 51Թ Forms
- eminently adverb
- noneminent adjective
- quasi-eminent adjective
- quasi-eminently adverb
- uneminent adjective
- uneminently adverb
- ˈԱԳٱ adverb
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of eminent1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Among them was Sarojini Naidu, also an eminent Indian independence leader, who was one of the key advisors to Gandhi at the meeting.
"The argument that is implied is that, somehow, somebody eminent who won a Nobel Prize knew something and we ignored it. It's just not true. It's not what happened," he said.
Pop historian Jonathan Rice said the song was among an "eminent list" of hit singles that never reached number one.
Others are understood to have raised concerns that it would be obstructed in the House of Lords, especially by eminent lawyers, if the government were seen to be moving with excessive speed.
The 29-year-old Bardella - a rising star of the French right - spoke on stage where he acknowledged the "eminent symbolic significance" of his invitation to Israel.
Advertisement
Related 51Թs
When To Use
Eminent means high in station, rank, or reputation.Its noun form, eminence, refers to a position of superiority, high rank or status, or fame.Someone who is eminent is prominent or distinguished in some way, especially within a particular field. The word is often associated with scholars.Eminent is similar to prominent but is perhaps even more positive. Someone who is prominent is well-known and often important. Someone who is considered eminent is often both well-known and well-respected. Still, the words are often used in overlapping ways.The word preeminent means extremely eminent—eminent or outstanding above all others.The adverb eminently usually just means highly or very. It’s typically used to modify (describe) adjectives, as in She is eminently qualified. Example: He has achieved prominence in his field of study and is one of the most eminent scholars in the nation.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse