Eminently

Pronunciation: /ˈɛmɪnəntli/

Definitions of eminently

adverb to a high degree; very; extremely

Example Sentences

A1 She is eminently qualified for the job.

A2 The book was eminently readable and engaging.

B1 His speech was eminently persuasive, convincing the audience to support his cause.

B2 The professor is eminently knowledgeable in the field of astrophysics.

C1 The CEO is eminently capable of leading the company to success.

C2 The artist's work is eminently original and thought-provoking.

Examples of eminently in a Sentence

formal Her research on climate change is eminently thorough and well-documented.

informal The new restaurant in town is eminently popular among young people.

slang That movie was eminently lit, I couldn't stop laughing!

figurative His eminently creative mind always comes up with innovative solutions.

Grammatical Forms of eminently

• past tense: eminently
• plural: eminently
• comparative: more eminently
• superlative: most eminently
• present tense: eminently
• future tense: will eminently
• perfect tense: have eminently
• continuous tense: is eminently
• singular: eminently
• positive degree: eminently
• infinitive: to eminently
• gerund: eminently
• participle: eminently

Origin and Evolution of eminently

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'eminently' originated from the Latin word 'eminens' which means 'standing out' or 'prominent'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'eminently' has retained its original meaning of being outstanding or prominent, but it has also come to be used to emphasize the high degree or quality of something.