eminently
adverb
em·i·nent·ly
ˈe-mə-nənt-lē 
: 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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The five drivers in each earpiece and their tuning elements form a sonic signature that ranges from an impactful bass drop or the delicate nuances of a classical symphony to a sound that Campfire says is low-fatigue and eminently listenable.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Suddenly, the glossy, eminently bingeable legal drama — which centered around hotshot corporate attorney Harvey’s decision to hire brilliant college dropout Mike Ross (Patrick J. Adams) as his new associate, and the inevitable cover-up and fallout from their long con — got a new lease on life.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2025
Our choice was an eminently drinkable 1982 Louis Jadot Beaujolais Villages, priced at $16.
—Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
But what makes Austen eminently readable is her characters’, and her own, enthusiasm for the world.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2025
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Suddenly, the glossy, eminently bingeable legal drama — which centered around hotshot corporate attorney Harvey’s decision to hire brilliant college dropout Mike Ross (Patrick J. Adams) as his new associate, and the inevitable cover-up and fallout from their long con — got a new lease on life.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2025
Our choice was an eminently drinkable 1982 Louis Jadot Beaujolais Villages, priced at $16.
—Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
But what makes Austen eminently readable is her characters’, and her own, enthusiasm for the world.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 14 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for eminently
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“Eminently.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eminently. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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