What does prominent mean?
Prominent means Standing out, or projecting; jutting; protuberant..
Prominent
/ˈpɹɑmɪnənt/ · adjective
Meaning
Standing out, or projecting; jutting; protuberant..
Definitions by Sense
- Standing out, or projecting; jutting; protuberant.
- Likely to attract attention from its size or position; conspicuous.
- Eminent; distinguished above others.
- Any of various moths having a conspicuous projection on the inner margin of the wings.
- (historical) In Nazi concentration camps, an inmate entrusted with minor supervisory duties and rewarded with perquisites.
Example Sentences
The bird was perching on the prominent ledge at the top of the rocks
Place the slogan in a more prominent position.
prominent members of the press
[…] dynamics that replaced the erstwhile condemnation of all or most of the prominents in the camps by a more nuanced understanding.
Synonyms for prominent
Antonyms for prominent
Related Words
Word Forms
- more prominent
- most prominent
- prominents
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for prominent?
Common synonyms include extuberant, outstanding, bulging, exserted.
What is the opposite of prominent?
Possible antonyms include improminent, discreet, inconspicuous, inevident.
How do you use prominent in a sentence?
The bird was perching on the prominent ledge at the top of the rocks
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