Synonyms for eminent
- adjective
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Synonyms by meaning
Adjective
1. Prominent — distinguished, important, noteworthy
prominent, distinguished, illustrious, well-known, esteemed, renowned, remarkable, famous, respected, superior, revered, glorious, well-regarded, great, gurt UK, celebrated, outstanding, noble, notable, splendid, noteworthy, reputable, brilliant
Definitions
- adj. 1
Distinguished, important, noteworthy.
In later years, the professor became known as an eminent historian.
- adj. 2
High, lofty.
Related words
- Word family
- eminence eminently
- Phrases
- eminent domain
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That is elevated which is raised somewhat above its surroundings; that is eminent which is far above them; as, an elevated platform; an eminent promontory.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- prominent High fever is a prominent symptom of this disease.
- distinguished The original and the copy are easily distinguished.
- illustrious Massinissa was the most illustrious king of Numidia.
- esteemed Such conduct is hardly becoming of one so esteemed.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| eminent | falling | |
| prominent | steady | |
| distinguished | falling | |
| illustrious | steady | |
| esteemed | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- high1, tall1, gurt
- 5 letters
- great1, noble2, lofty2
- 6 letters
- famous2
- 7 letters
- notable3, soaring2, revered2, exalted3
- 8 letters
- superior4, glorious3, renowned2, elevated4, splendid2, majestic3, esteemed2, towering3
- 9 letters
- brilliant2, prominent3, respected3, reputable4, dignified3
- 10 letters
- remarkable4, celebrated4, noteworthy3
- 11 letters
- outstanding3, illustrious4, magnanimous4
- 13 letters
- distinguished3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (noble2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- éminent
- Italiano
- eminente
- Español
- eminente
- Deutsch
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- Català
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