eminent

Describes a person who is famous and respected within a specific field or profession.

ruОписывает человека, который известен и уважаем в определённой сфере или профессии.esDescribe a persona que es conocida y respetada en un campo o profesión determinado.frDécrit une personne qui est connue et respectée dans un certain domaine ou une certaine profession, ou qui se distingue par son importance ou sa supériorité.deBezeichnet eine Person, die in ihrem Fachgebiet oder Beruf sehr bekannt und hoch angesehen ist; auch für etwas, das sich durch besondere Bedeutung oder herausragende Stellung auszeichnet.ptDescreve uma pessoa que se destaca e é amplamente reconhecida e respeitada em uma área, profissão ou campo de atuação. Pode também indicar algo que se sobressai ou é notável em relação aos demais.zh形容某人在某一领域或职业中杰出、有名望并受人尊敬。arيُطلق على شخص مشهور ومحترم في مجال أو مهنة معينة، أو على صفة بارزة وواضحة في شيء ما.

1. Famous and respected B2 formal

   Used to describe someone who is well-known and highly respected in their field.

   • The conference featured an eminent professor of physics.
   • She is an eminent scholar in the field of archaeology.
   • An eminent surgeon performed the complex operation.

   ruВыдающийсяesEminente (famoso y respetado)frÉminent (personne célèbre et respectée)deAngesehenptEminentezh杰出的arبارز

   Synonymes: celebrateddistinguishedesteemedillustriousnotableprominentrenowned

   Antonymes: obscureunknown

2. Notable or outstanding B2 formal

   Used to describe something that is remarkably good or prominent.

   • The building is an eminent example of modern architecture.
   • He played an eminent role in the peace negotiations.
   • Her eminent talent was recognized by the critics.

   ruВыдающийсяesEminente, destacadofréminent (remarquable)deHerausragendptEminentezh杰出的arبارز

   Synonymes: celebrateddistinguishedfamousillustriousnotablenotedpreeminentprominentrenowned

   Antonymes: insignificantminorobscureunknownunremarkable

• more eminent comparative form
• most eminent superlative form