prominent

eminente, illustre

Importante e conosciuto da molte persone.

In inglese semplice: Important and well known among other people.

• She is a prominent local politician.
• Several prominent writers signed the letter.
• His father became prominent in business.

Come si usa: prominent in something (She is prominent in the art world.)

Sinonimi: well-known, leading, distinguished

Contrari: unknown

Espressioni comuni: prominent writer, prominent politician, prominent figure, prominent members

evidente, in risalto

Facile da vedere o notare per la posizione, le dimensioni o l’importanza.

In inglese semplice: Easy to see or notice because of its position, size, or importance.

• The sign is in a prominent position.
• A large fountain is the most prominent feature of the garden.
• Her name was prominent on the poster.

Sinonimi: noticeable, conspicuous

Contrari: inconspicuous

Espressioni comuni: prominent feature, prominent position, prominent role

sporgente, prominente

Che sporge rispetto alla superficie circostante.

In inglese semplice: Sticking out from a surrounding surface.

• He has a prominent nose.
• A bird landed on a prominent ledge.
• Her prominent cheekbones caught the light.

Sinonimi: projecting, protruding

Contrari: recessed

Espressioni comuni: prominent nose, prominent cheekbones, prominent ledge