Antonyms for eminent

Grammar : Adj

Spell : em-uh-nuhnt

Phonetic Transcription : ˈɛm ə nənt

Definition of eminent

Origin : early 15c., from Middle French éminent (13c.) or directly from Latin eminentem (nominative eminens), present participle of eminere "stand out, project," from ex- "out" (see ex-) + minere, related to mons "hill" (see mount (n.)). Related: Eminently. Legal eminent domain recorded from 1738.

adj very important; famous

Example sentences :

These roads were established by the power of eminent domain.
Extract from : « The Railroad Question » by William Larrabee

On your head, most eminent Archbishop, is the whole responsibility.
Extract from : « Diary from November 12, 1862, to October 18, 1863 » by Adam Gurowski

This work has a vast circulation, and is respected by eminent men.
Extract from : « Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII. No. 3. March 1848 » by Various

The Transfiguration, by Raphael, is an eminent example of this peculiar merit.
Extract from : « Essays, First Series » by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Eminent scientists will be found on both sides of this question.
Extract from : « The Meaning of Evolution » by Samuel Christian Schmucker

And these, as I was telling you, are supposed to be the most eminent professors of their time.
Extract from : « Euthydemus » by Plato

The following day an eminent specialist did the same things.
Extract from : « Galusha the Magnificent » by Joseph C. Lincoln

Was there anything surprising in the fact that eminent persons should call at her house?
Extract from : « Dr. Sevier » by George W. Cable

They are, as a rule, set to attractive music, often by eminent musicians.
Extract from : « Hymns from the Morningland » by Various

The statement is made on the assurance of eminent Catholics.
Extract from : « Ireland as It Is » by Robert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)

Synonyms for eminent

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