eminently

adverb

ˈe-mə-nənt-lē How to pronounce eminently (audio)
Definition of eminentlynext
as in extremely
to a great degree an applicant who is eminently qualified for the job

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Recent Examples of eminently Reasonable government policies make that eminently achievable, which puts doomsday off for many years. — Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 But his flourishes were both expressive and eminently practical. — Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026 The shot-blocking, dunk-delivering Wembanyama is eminently marketable, from his tantalizing talent — the third-year pro is the NBA’s unanimous Defensive Player of the Year and third-place MVP finisher — to his composure at the podium. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 10 June 2026 The always eminently watchable Rebecca Hall (The Man I Love, TV’s The Beauty) both anchors and buoys the tonally irregular but consistently thoughtful and compelling sci-fi comedy-drama The End of It, a feature debut for Catalan writer-director Maria Martinez Bayona. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for eminently
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eminently
  1. extremely
  2. very
  3. highly
  4. incredibly
  5. terribly
  6. too
  7. damned
  8. so
Adverb
  • French thrives in Quebec, supported by some extremely assertive language legislation, but the threats of secession in the province are a persistent nuisance.
    — Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
  • And considering Spider-Man's signature suit, the crimson liner felt less like an unexpected beauty choice and more like an extremely intentional reference.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 20 July 2026
Definition of extremely
Adverb
  • And about the rip currents Currents are dangerous and a very real problem on the Gulf Coast, including around the barrier islands where Wells was partying.
    — Adam Carlson, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
  • What that means is all that remains to be filled in is a section in the very middle, in Coral Gables along the University of Miami.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
Definition of very
Adverb
  • In countries like Germany and Austria, the collection of such ethnic data remains highly taboo due to the historical misuse of ethnic and racial records during the Holocaust.
    — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • The new reefs also make fishing more accessible for people without boats or those who don’t own land on the highly privatized lake.
    — Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
Definition of highly
Adverb
  • Anya Taylor-Joy looked incredibly chic in a cream one-shoulder top and silky skirt, paired with a blue-and-white scarf.
    — Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
  • Our sense of taste and smell, in particular, can bring forth incredibly strong memories.
    — Grace Reilly, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
Definition of incredibly
Adverb
  • His game didn't look deplorable in the Scottish Open, just a matter of not hitting it terribly close and not making many putts and then moving on.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
  • For them, getting their citizenship wasn’t terribly difficult.
    — Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
Definition of terribly
Adverb
  • Leather ballet flats dress things up without getting too formal.
    — India Roby, Glamour, 16 July 2026
  • Except that the parents themselves are fighting for control too, especially in those early years.
    — Parents, Parents, 16 July 2026
Definition of too
Adverb
  • The Rolling Stones, down to two original members, have released their 25th studio album, Foreign Tongues, and most of it is pretty damned good.
    — David Harris, SPIN, 6 July 2026
  • But Cleveland State was, in fact, a damned good basketball team, as were most of the double-digit seed winners in NCAA Tournament history.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 18 Mar. 2026
Definition of damned
Adverb
  • Some will be motivated to do so after engaging with soccer for the first time in June and July, during the World Cup hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.
    — Kamran Nia July 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
  • This South Florida city once known for spring break mayhem is all grown up, so book a post-cruise stay.
    — Tracey Teo, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of so

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