eminence

noun
UK: /ˈem.ɪ.nəns/
US: /ˈem.ɪ.nəns/

  1. The state of being famous, respected, or important.

    1. The eminence of the king made him a respected leader.
    2. The scientist achieved eminence in her field after years of research.

  2. A position of high rank or authority.

    1. The politician's eminence allowed him to influence policy.
    2. From his eminence, the CEO guided the company through challenging times.

  3. A piece of land that is high.

    1. The house was built on an eminence, overlooking the valley.
    2. They constructed the fortress on a natural eminence for better defense.

Synonyms

fame prestige renown reputation distinction authority prominence importance

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "eminence" in English means: The state of being famous, respected, or important., A position of high rank or authority., A piece of land that is high..

The phonetic transcription of "eminence" is /ˈem.ɪ.nəns/ in British English and /ˈem.ɪ.nəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "eminence": fame, prestige, renown, reputation, distinction, authority, prominence, importance.

Example usage of "eminence": "The eminence of the king made him a respected leader.". More examples on the page.