| a. | 1. | High; lofty; towering; prominent. | |||
| 2. | Being, metaphorically, above others, whether by birth, high station, merit, or virtue; high in public estimation; distinguished; conspicuous;
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| Adj. | 1. | eminent - (used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation; "our distinguished professor"; "an eminent scholar"; "a great statesman" Synonyms: distinguished, great |
| 2. | eminent - standing above others in quality or position; "people in high places"; "the high priest"; "eminent members of the community" Synonyms: high | |
| 3. | eminent - having achieved eminence; "an eminent physician" | |
| 4. | eminent - of imposing height; especially standing out above others; "an eminent peak"; "lofty mountains"; "the soaring spires of the cathedral"; "towering iceburgs" |
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