eminent
adjective
[ ˈɛmɪnənt ]
• (of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere.
• "one of the world's most eminent statisticians"
Similar:
illustrious,
distinguished,
renowned,
esteemed,
pre-eminent,
notable,
noteworthy,
great,
prestigious,
important,
significant,
influential,
outstanding,
noted,
of note,
famous,
celebrated,
prominent,
well known,
lionized,
acclaimed,
superior,
of high standing,
high-ranking,
exalted,
revered,
elevated,
august,
grand,
lofty,
venerable,
foremost,
leading,
paramount,
legendary,
big-time,
big/major league,
• (of a positive quality) present to a notable degree.
• "the book's scholarship and eminent readability"
Similar:
obvious,
clear,
conspicuous,
marked,
singular,
signal,
outstanding,
total,
complete,
utter,
absolute,
thorough,
perfect,
downright,
sheer,
Origin:
late Middle English: from Latin eminent- ‘jutting, projecting’, from the verb eminere .
