Eminent means of high station, quality, or high rank, this meaning of the word is mostly used when referring to people especially those who are noteworthy.
Excellence seen in a character or a performance is also often referred to as eminent. It refers to those things and people as well who supersede their contemporaries.
The word "eminent" comes from the Middle English which is derived from the Latin word "eminens" meaning "to stand out".
Eminent can be defined as something famous or of much importance and the synonyms of Eminent include distinguished, famed, great, illustrious, pre-eminent, renowned, noted, celebrated, prestigious etc.
Antonyms of Eminent include inferior, unimportant, undisguised, disrespected and unnotable.
"The foreign minister was the most eminent person in the delegation that visited the summit" is an example of how eminent is used practically.
Excellence seen in a character or a performance is also often referred to as eminent. It refers to those things and people as well who supersede their contemporaries.
The word "eminent" comes from the Middle English which is derived from the Latin word "eminens" meaning "to stand out".
Eminent can be defined as something famous or of much importance and the synonyms of Eminent include distinguished, famed, great, illustrious, pre-eminent, renowned, noted, celebrated, prestigious etc.
Antonyms of Eminent include inferior, unimportant, undisguised, disrespected and unnotable.
"The foreign minister was the most eminent person in the delegation that visited the summit" is an example of how eminent is used practically.