EMINENT

eminent. eminent, appearing, higher, or further out, excelling.

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eminent. Eminent, a. high, lofty, remarkable, celebrated

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Em″i‐nent (?), a. [[L. eminens, -entis, p. pr. of eminere to stand out, be prominent; e out + minere (in comp.) to project; of uncertain origin: cf. F. éminent. Cf. Menace.]] 1. 1. High; lofty; towering; prominent. “A very eminent promontory.” Evelyn
2. 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.
Right of eminent domain. (Law) See under Domain. Syn. — Lofty; elevated; exalted; conspicuous; prominent; remarkable; distinguished; illustrious; famous; celebrated; renowned; well-known. See Distinguished.