01 a. High; lofty; towering; prominent.
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1.
High; lofty; towering; prominent.
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2.
Being, metaphorically, above others, whether by birth, high station, merit, or virtue; high in public estimation; distinguished; conspicuous; as, an eminent station; an eminent historian, statements, statesman, or saint.
Phrases & compounds
Right of eminent domain —
See under Domain.
Syn.
Lofty; elevated; exalted; conspicuous; prominent; remarkable; distinguished; illustrious; famous; celebrated; renowned; well-known. See Distinguished.