ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Eminent

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɛmɪnənt/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Eminent is an adjective meaning Noteworthy, remarkable, great.

Meaning

Noteworthy, remarkable, great.

More Meanings

  1. (of a person) Distinguished, important, noteworthy.
  2. (archaic) High, lofty.

Example Sentences

His eminent good sense has been a godsend to this project.
In later years, the professor became known as an eminent historian.
Why did the eminent Italian writer Primo Levi die in the shocking way he did?
“So. Miss Alice. Are you game?” The question is posed by an eminent novelist of about 70, who has sat on a Manhattan park bench and struck up conversation with a young woman reading a book.

Synonyms for eminent

Depending on context, synonyms include remarkable, outstanding, illustrious, distinguished, forestanding, markworthy.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include superior, distinguished, important, successful, great, lofty.

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