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 Dakota County Attorney’s Office charged both Little and Wieland with two counts of third-degree murder (perpetrating an eminently dangerous act and evincing a depraved mind) and two counts of criminal vehicular homicide (gross negligence).
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Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 25 July 2025
The Giants are an eminently unremarkable baseball team that has played well above its head this season.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
This makes vectors eminently suitable for posters or other large-scale jobs.
—Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 16 July 2025
The layout boasts views of Fox Lake and surrounding horse pastures, and is eminently walkable, with a Golden Age design nod that allows golfers to step off one green and virtually onto the next tee.
—Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 25 July 2025
The Giants are an eminently unremarkable baseball team that has played well above its head this season.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
This makes vectors eminently suitable for posters or other large-scale jobs.
—Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 16 July 2025
The layout boasts views of Fox Lake and surrounding horse pastures, and is eminently walkable, with a Golden Age design nod that allows golfers to step off one green and virtually onto the next tee.
—Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 9 July 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 Aug. 2025.
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