eminent

adjectiveCommon GRE wordMore E words

distinguished and respected within a particular field

In a sentence

Eminent in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing eminent in a sentence.

The conference drew several eminent physicists from around the world.

Synonyms

distinguishedrenownedillustrious

Antonyms

obscureunknownundistinguished

Keep going

to gradually decline, recede, or diminish

overflowing enthusiasm and liveliness

the quality of overflowing, bubbling enthusiasm

overflowing with cheerful enthusiasm and high spirits

deviating from conventional or accepted behavior in odd ways

a level or rank within an organization, profession, or society

drawing from a wide and diverse range of sources or styles

to deprive of importance or overshadow by being superior

Common questions

Eminent (adjective) means distinguished and respected within a particular field

Here is eminent used in an example sentence: "The conference drew several eminent physicists from around the world."

Common synonyms for eminent include distinguished, renowned, illustrious.

Antonyms of eminent include obscure, unknown, undistinguished.

Eminent is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.