EMINENTLY

eminently

(adverb) in an eminent manner; “two subjects on which he was eminently qualified to make an original contribution”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

eminently (comparative more eminently, superlative most eminently)

In an eminent or prominent manner.

To a great degree; notably; highly.

Source: Wiktionary


Em"i*nent*ly, adv.

Definition: In an eminent manner; in a high degree; conspicuously; as, to be eminently learned.

EMINENT

Em"i*nent, a. Etym: [L. eminens, -entis, p. pr. of eminere to stand out, be prominent; e out + minere (in comp.) to project; of uncertain origin: cf. F. éminent. Cf. Menace.]

1. High; lofty; towering; prominent. "A very eminent promontory." Evelyn

2. Being, metaphorically, above others, whether by birth, high station, merit, or virtue; high in public estimation; distinguished; conspicuous; as, an eminent station; an eminent historian, statements, statesman, or saint. Right of eminent domain. (Law) See under Domain.

Syn.

– Lofty; elevated; exalted; conspicuous; prominent; remarkable; distinguished; illustrious; famous; celebrated; renowned; well-known. See Distinguished.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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