eminent implies even greater prominence for outstanding quality or character. illustrious stresses enduring honor and glory attached to a deed or person.

EMINENT definition: high in station, rank, or repute; prominent; distinguished. See examples of eminent used in a sentence.

EMINENT definition: 1. famous, respected, or important: 2. famous, respected, or important: 3. famous and important: . Learn more.

Definition of eminent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

1. above others in rank, merit, or reputation; distinguished: an eminent scientist. 2. (prenominal) noteworthy, conspicuous, or outstanding: eminent good sense.

High in rank, office, worth, or public estimation; conspicuous; highly distinguished: said of a person or of his position: as, an eminent station; an eminent historian or poet. It is rarely used in a bad sense.

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There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective eminent, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

eminent /ˈɛmɪnənt/ adj above others in rank, merit, or reputation; distinguished (prenominal) noteworthy, conspicuous, or outstanding projecting or protruding; prominent Etymology: 15th Century: from Latin …

An eminent person is well-known and respected, especially because they are good at their profession. ...an eminent scientist.