Eminent – notable, distinguished
(Pronounced em-ih-nuhnt)
To remember the definition of the word eminent, use the following mnemonic:
The empty tent (eminent) at the Everest base camp was world-famous as a place to leave notes for fellow climbers.
An eminent person is someone who holds a senior position, or is famous, or is an acknowledged expert in a particular subject.
Eminent can also be used to describe things that have a high level of positive qualities — for instance, a well-written book might be described as "eminently readable".
Examples of eminent in a sentence
The eminent professor was a leader in his field of science.
He was one of the world's most eminent film directors.
I think your latest idea is eminently sensible.
