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eminently

American  
[em-uh-nuhnt-lee] / ˈem ə nənt li /

adverb

  1. highly; very.

    He is eminently qualified.


eminently British  
/ ˈɛmɪnəntlɪ /

adverb

  1. extremely

    eminently sensible

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Usage

What does eminently mean? Eminently means highly or very.It’s an adverb that’s typically used to modify (describe) adjectives, especially positive ones, as in She is eminently qualified. Example: These versions are eminently better than the ones that were presented to us previously.

Etymology

Origin of eminently

First recorded in 1620–30; eminent ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Marked by notes of spice and cherry, the deep red wine is soft, succulent and eminently drinkable—a wine for a special occasion or a Tuesday night with friends.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We had just had a kid, and the material was eminently relatable.”

From Los Angeles Times

Ridding yourself of this debt is eminently doable.

From MarketWatch

She added that she has found Mr. Mamdani to be “eminently rational.”

From The Wall Street Journal

"This is eminently reasonable but was treated for many years as heresy," he added.

From BBC