Eminent
WordNet
adjective
(1) Of imposing height; especially standing out above others
"An eminent peak"
"Lofty mountains"
"The soaring spires of the cathedral"
"Towering icebergs"
(2) (used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
"Our distinguished professor"
"An eminent scholar"
"A great statesman"
(3) Having achieved eminence
"An eminent physician"
(4) Standing above others in quality or position
"People in high places"
"The high priest"
"Eminent members of the community"
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Etymology
From the present participle stem of < + .
Adjective
- high, lofty; towering; prominent.
- noteworthy. remarkable, great
- His eminent good sense has been a godsend to this project.
- of a person, distinguished, important, noteworthy
- In later years, the professor became known as an eminent historian.