eminently

adverb

em·i·nent·ly ˈe-mə-nənt-lē

Synonyms of eminently next

: to a high degree : very

eminently worthy

an eminently sensible plan

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Eminently Has a Stand Out History

When British physician Tobias Venner wrote in 1620 of houses "somewhat eminently situated," he meant that the houses were literally located in a high place. That use has since slipped into obsolescence, as has the word's use to mean "conspicuously"—a sense that reflects its Latin root, ēminēre, which means "to stick out" or “protrude.” The figurative sense of “notably” or “very” that is prominent today was likely a new development when Venner was writing.

Examples of eminently in a Sentence

an applicant who is eminently qualified for the job

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Every piece is made by hand on site in the Mayfair workshop and manages to read as simultaneously eye-catching and eminently wearable. —

Clara Strunck, Glamour, 7 Jan. 2025 Instead, the Cullinan emerged as one of the biggest surprises of my career, eminently enjoyable and equally as appealing to passersby who flipped me thumbs up, took pictures, and occasionally just stopped to stare. —

Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024 Given the transformation in Newcastle’s attacking fortunes — having failed to conjure a shot on target at Crystal Palace last month, 13 of their 27 league goals (48 per cent) have come in their four games since — and Isak’s hunger for more, that feels eminently possible. —

Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024 Tonight's vote makes these simple facts eminently clear. —

Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for eminently