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

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

Examples of eminently in a Sentence

an applicant who is eminently qualified for the job

Recent Examples on the Web

Armani may be an inspired designer, but the inspirations are based on principle—the principle of function: If his fashions are eminently wearable, his interiors are equally livable. —Joseph Giovannini, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025

Amongst its ranks are multiple executives eminently capable of running the new park. —Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025

The eminently wearable 1815 Chronograph with its 11 mm thickness and 39.5mm diameter is a literal case in point. —Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025

More accurate data on jobs and inflation — meaning smaller revisions as new data arrives — is eminently desirable. —Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 19 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for eminently

• preeminently

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