- eminently
- UK [ˈemɪnəntlɪ] / US
adverb formal
very or very much
Mike seemed eminently more intelligent than the rest of the team.
English dictionary. 2014.
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Eminently — Em i*nent*ly, adv. In an eminent manner; in a high degree; conspicuously; as, to be eminently learned … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
eminently — index particularly Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
eminently — [adv] exceptionally; well conspicuously, exceedingly, extremely, greatly, highly, notably, outstandingly, prominently, remarkably, strikingly, suitably, surpassingly, very; concept 574 Ant. unimportantly, unremarkably … New thesaurus
eminently — [[t]e̱mɪnəntli[/t]] ADV GRADED: ADV adj/ ed (emphasis) You use eminently in front of an adjective describing a positive quality in order to emphasize the quality expressed by that adjective. His books on diplomatic history were eminently readable … English dictionary
eminently — adverb Date: 1616 to a high degree ; very < eminently worthy > < an eminently sensible plan > … New Collegiate Dictionary
eminently — adverb /ˈɛmɪnəntli/ a) in an eminent or prominent manner Everyone supported the nominee because she was eminently qualified. b) to a great degree; notably, highly … Wiktionary
eminently — See formally and eminently … Philosophy dictionary
eminently — adv. Eminently is used with these adjectives: ↑desirable, ↑logical, ↑practical, ↑qualified, ↑rational, ↑readable, ↑reasonable, ↑respectable, ↑satisfying, ↑sensible, ↑suitable, ↑ … Collocations dictionary
eminently — em|i|nent|ly [ˈemınəntli] adv formal completely and without a doubt use this to show approval ▪ Woods is eminently suitable for the job … Dictionary of contemporary English
eminently — em|i|nent|ly [ emınəntli ] adverb FORMAL very or very much: Mike seemed eminently more intelligent than the rest of the team … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
eminently — adverb formal approving to a very high degree; perfectly: eminently qualified for the job … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
