eminent
- Adjective:
- Outstanding, distinguished, or of high rank: Used to describe a person who is famous, respected, and important within a particular profession or sphere.
- Conspicuous, notable, or prominent: Used to describe something that is standing out, either physically (like a tall structure) or figuratively (like a notable quality).
Describing a person: She is an eminent scientist in the field of genetics.The conference was attended by several eminent scholars.
Describing a physical feature: From the valley, the eminent peak was clearly visible against the sky.The castle sits on an eminent hill overlooking the town.
Describing a quality or position: He showed eminent good sense in handling the crisis.She holds an eminent position within the organization.
- "Eminent domain": A legal term referring to the power of a government to take private property for public use, with payment of compensation. The "eminent" here relates to the superior, sovereign authority of the state.
Eminence (noun): Fame, recognized superiority, or a high position. Can also refer to a piece of high ground. He achieved great eminence in his field.They built the fort on a rocky eminence.
Eminently (adverb): Very, obviously, to a notable degree. She is eminently qualified for the leadership role.This is an eminently sensible solution.
- Distinguished: Very successful, authoritative, and commanding great respect.
- Prominent: Important, famous, or easily seen.
- Renowned: Known or talked about by many people; famous.
- Preeminent: Surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way.
- Unknown: Not known or familiar.
- Obscure: Not discovered or known about; uncertain. Also, not important or famous.
- Insignificant: Too small or unimportant to be worth consideration.
"An eminent figure": A very important and respected person. The ceremony honored an eminent figure in the arts.
"Of eminent importance": Of the greatest importance or significance. This is a matter of eminent importance to national security.
- of imposing height; especially standing out above others
- an eminent peak
- lofty mountains
- the soaring spires of the cathedral
- towering icebergs
- standing above others in quality or position
- people in high places
- the high priest
- eminent members of the community