prominent

adjective
UK: /ˈprɒmɪnənt/
US: /ˈprɑːmɪnənt/

  1. Easily seen or noticeable.

    1. The church has a prominent tower visible from miles away.
    2. Her prominent role in the company made her a target for criticism because she got a promotion.

  2. Important or well-known.

    1. He is a prominent member of the community that helps other people.
    2. The museum features works by prominent artists, which includes Picasso.

  3. Sticking out from a surface.

    1. The dog has a prominent vein on its head that I can see clearly.
    2. The hikers noticed a prominent rock formation jutting out from the hillside because it was strange.

Synonyms

obvious well-known important distinguished noticeable

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "prominent" in English means: Easily seen or noticeable., Important or well-known., Sticking out from a surface..

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

Synonyms for "prominent": obvious, well-known, important, distinguished, noticeable.

Example usage of "prominent": "The church has a prominent tower visible from miles away.". More examples on the page.