[adjective] (used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation; "our distinguished professor"; "an eminent scholar"; "a great statesman" Synonyms:distinguished, great
[adjective] standing above others in quality or position; "people in high places"; "the high priest"; "eminent members of the community" Synonyms:high
[adjective] having achieved eminence; "an eminent physician"
[adjective] of imposing height; especially standing out above others; "an eminent peak"; "lofty mountains"; "the soaring spires of the cathedral"; "towering iceburgs" Synonyms:lofty, soaring, towering
