eminently

adverb

em·​i·​nent·​ly ˈe-mə-nənt-lē How to pronounce eminently (audio)
: 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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Now is the time for state prosecutors with jurisdiction over Trump’s outrageous crimes to step up, be counted for democracy and aggressively pursue these eminently provable cases alleging theft of classified documents and conspiracy regarding his actions on and before Jan. 6, 2021. Dennis C. McAndrews, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024 My underfoot blister debacle, for instance, was both heinous and eminently my fault. Steven Potter, Outside Online, 19 Nov. 2024 The denizens of charming Dunedin should be eminently grateful. Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Nov. 2024 Because Will Leitch’s story about running the NYC Marathon is eminently decent. Longreads, 8 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for eminently 

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First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of eminently was in 1616

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“Eminently.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eminently. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

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