— eminently , adv.
/em"euh neuhnt/ , adj.
1. high in station, rank, or repute; prominent; distinguished: eminent statesmen.
2. conspicuous, signal, or noteworthy: eminent fairness.
3. lofty; high: eminent peaks.
4. prominent; projecting; protruding: an eminent nose.
[ 1375-1425; late ME ( eminent- (s. of eminens ) outstanding (prp. of eminere to stick out, project), equiv. to e- E- + min- (see IMMINENT) + -ent- -ENT ]
Syn. 1. celebrated, renowned, illustrious, outstanding. See famous. 2. noted; notable.
Ant. 1. unknown, obscure.