eminence

• Substantiv, das eine hohe Stellung, einen hohen Rang oder besondere Überlegenheit bezeichnet, oft verwendet für eine Person mit großen Leistungen oder für eine herausragende Erhebung wie einen Hügel.

A noun referring to a position of high rank, distinction, or superiority, often used to describe a person of great achievement or a prominent physical feature such as a hill.

1. Fame or high statusC1formal

   The state of being famous, respected, or important within a particular field.

   Berühmtheit oder hohes Ansehen

   • She achieved eminence in the field of astrophysics.
   • His eminence as a surgeon is recognized worldwide.
   • The artist gained eminence through her innovative paintings.

   Synonymedistinctionimportancenotepreeminenceprestigeprominencerenownstandingstature

   Antonymeinsignificancelowlinessobscurityunimportance

2. High groundC2formal

   A piece of ground that is higher than the surrounding area; a hill or elevation.

   Anhöhe

   • The castle was built on an eminence overlooking the valley.
   • From the eminence, they could see the entire battlefield.
   • The hikers stopped to rest on a grassy eminence.

   Synonymeelevationheighthillhillockhummockknollmoundmountprominencerise