EMINENT
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Dictionary entry overview: What does eminent mean?
• EMINENT (adjective)
The adjective EMINENT has 4 senses:
1. (used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
2. standing above others in quality or position
3. having achieved eminence
4. of imposing height; especially standing out above others
Familiarity information: EMINENT used as an adjective is uncommon.
Dictionary entry details
• EMINENT (adjective)
Meaning:
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
Synonyms:
distinguished; eminent
Context examples:
our distinguished professor / an eminent scholar / a great statesman
Similar:
important; of import (of great significance or value)
Meaning:
Standing above others in quality or position
Synonyms:
eminent; high
Context examples:
people in high places / the high priest / eminent members of the community
Similar:
superior (of or characteristic of high rank or importance)
Meaning:
Having achieved eminence
Context example:
an eminent physician
Similar:
successful (having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome)
Meaning:
Of imposing height; especially standing out above others
Synonyms:
towering; lofty; soaring; eminent
Context examples:
an eminent peak / lofty mountains / the soaring spires of the cathedral / towering icebergs
Similar:
high ((literal meaning) being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation or upward extension (sometimes used in combinations like 'knee-high'))
