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

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

Shares jumped 10% on the news earlier this year and he was seen as eminently qualified and was the first outsider to ever be named a leader at the company. —Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2025

Lift up either side of the new Morgan Plus Four’s engine decklid and no carburetors or velocity stacks materialize on the engine of this otherwise eminently classic-looking car. —ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for eminently

• preeminently

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