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
- 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
- august
- big-gun
- big-league
- big-name
- big-time
- celeb
- celebrated
- celebrious
- conspicuous
- distinguished
- dominant
- elevated
- esteemed
- exalted
- famed
- grand
- great
- high
- high-ranking
- illustrious
- leonine
- lionlike
- lofty
- name
- noble
- notable
- noted
- noteworthy
- of note
- outstanding
- page-oner
- paramount
- preeminent
- prestigious
- prominent
- redoubted
- renowned
- star
- superior
- superstar
- VIP
- well-known
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