Ĕm'i-nent, a.

a. [Lat. eminens, p. pr. of eminere, to stand out, be prominent, from e, out, and minere, to project; Fr. eminent, Sp. & It. eminente.]

1. High; lofty; towering; overhanging; projecting. “A very eminent promontory.” Evelyn.
2. Exalted in rank; high in office or public estimation; distinguished; conspicuous; remarkable; as, an eminent station in society; an eminent historian or poet.

Eminent domain. See DOMAIN. Syn. — Distinguished; lofty; elevated; exalted; remarkable; conspicuous; prominent; famous; celebrated; illustrious. See DISTINGUISHED.