eminent Definition
emi·nent (em′ə nənt)
adjective
- rising above other things or places; high; lofty
- projecting; prominent; protruding
- standing high by comparison with others, as in rank or achievement; renowned; exalted; distinguished
- outstanding; remarkable; noteworthy a man of eminent courage
Etymology: ME < L eminens: see eminence
eminent Related Forms
em′i·nently adverb
eminent Synonyms
eminent
modif.
eminent Usage Examples
Preposition: for
piety: But they were both of them eminent for piety.
Used with adjective complement
become: But as he soon became eminent in his profession he altered some of his measures.
Modifies a noun
- scholar: HE British writer David Irving's books have been praised by some of the most eminent scholars in his field.
- scientist: There were several eminent scientists on board Princess Alice.
- physician: A lady is the wife of the most eminent physician of the day.
- professor: The jury for the prize is composed of eminent professors.
- physicist: After Einstein, the two men were probably the most eminent physicists of the 20th century.
- barrister: But many of today's most eminent barristers tend to feel this trend is unhealthy and that a wide range of experience is important.
Modifying Another Word
- however: A transient association with owners, lodgers or tenants, however eminent, will not normally be considered important.
- equally: There he socialized with the likes of Francis Bacon, Lucian Freud, Dylan Thomas and the equally eminent No Knickers Joyce.
- so: It would be needless to give particulars concerning the life and work of so eminent a contemporary.
- very: This role will be working for a very eminent Partner in her field who truly wants her PA to be her legal assistant.
- together: It brought together eminent journalists, academics and lawyers in this field.
- even: Even eminent Galilaean rabbis were not free of criticism.
Preposition: in
- field: An experienced expert witness who is eminent in any major field of expertise will normally have several entries.
- virtue: And let's remember too that those who are eminent in any Christian virtue still have room to grow in it.
- design: Long flowing lines seem to be eminent in the design, and the hour markers are long.
Browse dictionary entries near eminent
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