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
- (of a person) Distinguished, important, noteworthy.
- (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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