- 1. a. High; lofty; towering; prominent. Source: opted
- 2. a. Being, metaphorically, above others, whether by birth, high station, merit, or virtue; high in public estimation; distinguished; conspicuous; as, an eminent station; an eminent historian, statements, statesman, or saint. Source: opted
- 3. adj. standing above others in quality or position Source: wordnet
- 4. adj. of imposing height; especially standing out above others Source: wordnet
- 5. 1. High; lofty; towering; prominent. "A very eminent promontory." Evelyn 2. Being, metaphorically, above others, whether by birth, high station, merit, or virtue; high in public estimation; distinguished; conspicuous; as, an eminent station; an eminent historian, statements, statesman, or saint. Right of eminent domain. (Law) See under Domain. Syn. -- Lofty; elevated; exalted; conspicuous; prominent; remarkable; distinguished; illustrious; famous; celebrated; renowned; well-known. See Distinguished. Source: webster
- 6. j:100 s. standing above others in quality or position s. of imposing height; especially standing out above others Source: ecdict
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