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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What is eminently apparent, in the aftermath of his untimely and heartbreaking demise, is that these words ring true for the grand venture of life itself. —

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Kayla Randall, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Dec. 2024 This eminently portable manifesto makes the grandest possible case for architecture, not just as the art of putting up individual buildings, but as a tool to help people from different cultures interact. —

Curbed Editors, Curbed, 29 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for eminently