eminent

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Adjective

Positive eminent

Comparative more eminent

Superlative most eminent

1. (old, no longer used) When something is eminent, it means that it is high, lofty; towering; prominent.
2. Something that is noteworthy, remarkable, great.

   His eminent good sense has been a great help to this project.

3. Of a person, distinguished, important, noteworthy

   In later years, the professor was known as an eminent historian.