LookItUpeminent
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈemɪnənt/
eminent means: Famous and respected because of important work or achievements.
adjective
RESPECTED PERSONC1
Famous and respected because of important work or achievements.
- She is an eminent scientist.
- Several eminent historians attended the conference.
- An eminent doctor examined the patient.
REMARKABLE QUALITYC2
Very great or impressive in quality or degree.
- Her eminent wisdom guided the group.
- The award recognized his eminent service to the country.
- Their work showed eminent skill and patience.
HIGH ABOVEC2
Standing high above the land or things nearby.
- An eminent peak rose above the valley.
- They built a castle on that eminent hill.
- The eminent towers could be seen from miles away.
Questions about eminent
What does eminent mean?
Famous and respected because of important work or achievements.
What is eminent in other languages?
Türkçe: seçkin · Español: eminente · Français: éminent · Deutsch: angesehen · Italiano: eminente · 日本語: 著名な
How do you pronounce eminent?
It is pronounced /ˈemɪnənt/.
How do you use eminent in a sentence?
She is an eminent scientist. Several eminent historians attended the conference.
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