eminently
Americanadverb
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highly; very.
He is eminently qualified.
adverb
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extremely
eminently sensible
Usage
What does eminently mean? Eminently means highly or very.It’s an adverb that’s typically used to modify (describe) adjectives, especially positive ones, as in She is eminently qualified. Example: These versions are eminently better than the ones that were presented to us previously.
Etymology
Origin of eminently
First recorded in 1620–30; eminent ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )
Example Sentences
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“Kevin Warsh’s academic credentials, private sector success, and prior experience on the Fed Board of Governors make him eminently qualified to serve as the next Fed Chairman,” White House spokesman Kush Desai told Barron’s.
From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026
Blaming the vetting process when Lord Mandelson's post-conviction relationship with Epstein was eminently searchable stretches credibility, however.
From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026
Cologne is a personal choice, true — but it’s eminently regiftable, after one surreptitious spray, and it’s a luxury that can feel too extravagant to purchase for oneself, especially in a climate of economic uncertainty.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 17, 2026
“Kevin Hassett is an eminently qualified Ph.D. economist with a great background,” Bessent said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025
The recurrent pattern in Burr’s political behavior that caught Hamilton’s eye, however, made him eminently vulnerable to the Catiline charge.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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