preeminent

adjective
UK: /priːˈemɪnənt/
US: /priːˈemɪnənt/

  1. More important or better than all others; standing out above others.

    1. She is a preeminent expert in her field.
    2. The preeminent role of technology in modern society is undeniable, affecting many aspects of daily life.

  2. Having paramount influence; supreme.

    1. He reached a preeminent position in the company.
    2. Achieving a preeminent status in the international market requires consistent innovation and strategic planning.

Synonyms

chief paramount dominant outstanding principal distinguished foremost notable supreme renowned leading

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "preeminent" in English means: More important or better than all others; standing out above others., Having paramount influence; supreme..

The phonetic transcription of "preeminent" is /priːˈemɪnənt/ in British English and /priːˈemɪnənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "preeminent": chief, paramount, dominant, outstanding, principal, distinguished, foremost, notable, supreme, renowned, leading.

Example usage of "preeminent": "She is a preeminent expert in her field.". More examples on the page.