eminent
/ˈɛmɪnənt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Noteworthy, remarkable, great.
Adjective
Examples
His eminent good sense has been a godsend to this project.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Distinguished, important, noteworthy.
Adjective
Examples
In later years, the professor became known as an eminent historian.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “eminent” mean?
Noteworthy, remarkable, great.
Is “eminent” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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