Associations to the word «Eminent»

Wiktionary

EMINENT, adjective. (archaic) high, lofty; towering; prominent.
EMINENT, adjective. Noteworthy, remarkable, great
EMINENT, adjective. (of a person) distinguished, important, noteworthy
EMINENT DOMAIN, noun. (US) The right of a government over the private lands within its jurisdiction. Usually invoked to compel land owners to sell their property in preparation for a major construction project such as a freeway.

Dictionary definition

EMINENT, adjective. Standing above others in quality or position; "people in high places"; "the high priest"; "eminent members of the community".
EMINENT, adjective. Of imposing height; especially standing out above others; "an eminent peak"; "lofty mountains"; "the soaring spires of the cathedral"; "towering icebergs".

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy