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.

Synonyms of eminently

• extremely
• very
• highly
• incredibly
• terribly
• too
• damned
• so
• damn
• really
• badly
• severely
• far
• desperately
• jolly
• most
• super

Examples of eminently in a Sentence

an applicant who is eminently qualified for the job

Recent Examples on the Web

The model was shockingly good at mimicking Studio Ghibli’s organic, eminently human aesthetic; the trick went viral, and the internet was flooded with Ghibli slop consisting of random images frictionlessly turned into anime. —Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 17 Dec. 2025

When young, a ginkgo’s bark is alluringly smooth; with age, it is eminently furrowed. —Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 6 Dec. 2025

Barriers to spreading these AI tools across jurisdictions are eminently solvable. —Kevin Frazier, Twin Cities, 2 Dec. 2025

The mid-height style is versatile and eminently wearable for a wide range of travel purposes. —Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for eminently

• preeminently