eminently

[ em-uh-nuhnt-lee ]

adverb

1. highly; very:

   He is eminently qualified.

eminently

/ ˈɛmɪnəntlɪ /

adverb

1. extremely

   eminently sensible

Word History and Origins

Origin of eminently¹

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

Example Sentences

The vaguely midcentury modern design, replete with hot tub, made for eminently comfortable digs — though threadbare towels and noisy landscapers detracted from the stay.

From Seattle Times

"These findings have important implications for cancer immunotherapy in general, as they identify a novel and eminently targetable checkpoint against the function of infiltrating cytotoxic T cells in the tumor microenvironment," said Coukos.

From Science Daily

“Concussion is something that is, on the one hand, serious and important to take seriously and address and identify and not ignore, but also eminently treatable, manageable, recoverable.”

From Seattle Times

Karen Bass, both eminently qualified longtime legislators, as a successor to Harris.

From Los Angeles Times

The only thing eminently unlikable about these 49ers is their defense, which is inferior to the Chiefs and just allowed Green Bay’s Jordan Love and Detroit’s Jared Goff to dominate them in long stretches.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• extremely
• highly
• remarkably

More About Eminently

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.

Where does eminently come from?

The first records of the word eminently come from around the 1620s. Its base word, eminent, comes from the Latin verb ēminēre, meaning “to stand out.”

The adjective eminent means high in station, rank, or reputation. It’s usually used to describe someone who is prominent or distinguished in some way, especially within a particular field. Eminently can also mean in an eminent manner, but this sense of the word is not commonly used.

Eminently should not be confused with imminently, which is the adverb form of imminent, meaning likely to occur at any time.

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What are some other forms related to eminently?

• eminent (adjective)

What are some synonyms for eminently?

• very
• highly
• extremely
• remarkably

What are some words that share a root or word element with eminently? 

• preeminent
• eminence

What are some words that often get used in discussing eminently?

• better
• more
• qualified
• likable
• reasonable

What are some words eminently may be commonly confused with?

• imminently

How is eminently used in real life?

Eminently is typically used to modify positive adjectives. It means the same thing as very.

It was Player of the Year and $1 million for @LydiaKo, the eminently likable superstar: https://t.co/d0JSjvAN10 pic.twitter.com/4b4WA8FoPw

— Golfweek (@golfweek) November 23, 2015

First coaching meeting of the school year. Collaboration and collegiality with genuinely fascinating, and eminently skilled people. Awesome!

— Adam Bacchus (@SapientiaeParum) August 13, 2014

Oscar winners should run to the stage Price-is-Right style to speed up the show. Would be hard in stilettos but eminently entertaining.

— Laura Payton (@laura_payton) February 29, 2016

 

 

Try using eminently!

Which of the following words is NOT a synonym of eminently?

A. highly
B. very
C. extremely
D. somewhat