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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For three decades now, this quartet of college pals have produced an impressive body of work that is eminently hummable, a cornucopia of earworms that everyone knows even if most folks would fail to come up with the names of their songs.
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Marco Della Cava, USA Today, 2 June 2025
Crespo’s proposed idea sounds eminently sensible: Freeze state government hiring and impose an across-the-board reduction in discretionary spending.
—Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2025
And his characters, while eminently unlikable, all have flashes of tragic humanity.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 30 May 2025
Two highly modern, eminently civilized nations were plunged into chaos.
—Kelly McKinney, Twin Cities, 18 May 2025
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Marco Della Cava, USA Today, 2 June 2025
Crespo’s proposed idea sounds eminently sensible: Freeze state government hiring and impose an across-the-board reduction in discretionary spending.
—Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2025
And his characters, while eminently unlikable, all have flashes of tragic humanity.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 30 May 2025
Two highly modern, eminently civilized nations were plunged into chaos.
—Kelly McKinney, Twin Cities, 18 May 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 6 Jun. 2025.
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