eminently
adverb
em·i·nent·ly
ˈe-mə-nənt-lē 
: 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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In that sense, young people have an eminently rational reason to hold off on seeking partnership: The deadline is extended.
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Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2025
There were also a few not-so-good things, like the eminently forgettable James Bond tribute (007 montage, variety-show dancing, three songs) and the second sandworm joke.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 3 Mar. 2025
The King’s Speech is the apex of that trend: This eminently likable story, about a stuttering king (Colin Firth) and the speech therapist (Geoffrey Rush) who helps him, hits every inspirational beat and has a patina of class to it.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
Three decades ago, Harrison didn’t even tell his own mother something eminently important, all because he had been asked to keep quiet.
—C. Clark, M. Vorkunov and F. Katz, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
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Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 10 Mar. 2025
There were also a few not-so-good things, like the eminently forgettable James Bond tribute (007 montage, variety-show dancing, three songs) and the second sandworm joke.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 3 Mar. 2025
The King’s Speech is the apex of that trend: This eminently likable story, about a stuttering king (Colin Firth) and the speech therapist (Geoffrey Rush) who helps him, hits every inspirational beat and has a patina of class to it.
—Will Leitch, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
Three decades ago, Harrison didn’t even tell his own mother something eminently important, all because he had been asked to keep quiet.
—C. Clark, M. Vorkunov and F. Katz, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for eminently
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“Eminently.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eminently. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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