What does preeminent mean?
Preeminent means Exceeding others in quality or rank; of outstanding excellence, extremely notable or important..
Preeminent
/pɹiːˈɛmɪnənt/ · adjective
Meaning
Exceeding others in quality or rank; of outstanding excellence, extremely notable or important..
Example Sentences
China is still preeminent for its Goldfish, of which Pennant informs us that the most beautiful kinds, both for elegance of shape and richness of tinting, are taken in a small lake in the Province of Che-kyang.
Synonyms for preeminent
Antonyms for preeminent
Related Words
Word Forms
- præeminent
- pre-eminent
- preëminent
Usage Notes
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What is a synonym for preeminent?
Common synonyms include leading, greatest, superior.
What is the opposite of preeminent?
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How do you use preeminent in a sentence?
China is still preeminent for its Goldfish, of which Pennant informs us that the most beautiful kinds, both for elegance of shape and richness of tinting, are taken in a small lake in the Province of Che-kyang.
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