prominently
gb/pɹˈɑmənəntli/ us/pɹˈɑmənəntli/
B1
English
~ 4700
feltűnően, jól láthatóan, kiemelt helyen
B1
1
Usage pattern:
[something] is prominently [placed/displayed/featured]
The award was prominently displayed in the office.
A díj jól látható helyen volt kiállítva az irodában.
His name was prominently featured in the credits.
A neve kiemelt helyen szerepelt a stáblistán.
The tower stands prominently on the hill.
The store's sign is prominently visible from the highway.
Learner examples
The shop name is prominently on the wall.
Az üzlet neve jól látható helyen van a falon.
Her photo is prominently in the newspaper.
A fotója feltűnő helyen jelent meg az újságban.
The clock is prominently above the door.
The mountains are prominently in the background.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'prominently' with 'permanently'; the former means 'in a noticeable way', not 'forever'.
Meaning
In a way that stands out clearly
Collocations
prominently displayed
|prominently featured
|prominently placed
|prominently positioned
Synonyms
conspicuously (Slightly stronger emphasis on being obvious and attracting attention.)
|
visibly (Focuses more on being able to be seen, without the nuance of importance.)
Antonyms
inconspicuously (Means done in a way that does not attract attention or is hard to notice.)
|
obscurely (Implies being hidden or not clear.)
Themes
communication
|visual
|presentation
|core_vocabulary
Definition
In a way that is easy to see or notice.
In a manner that is easily seen, noticed, or important.
Grammar
Dictionary form
prominently
IPA
GB/pɹˈɑmənəntli/
US/pɹˈɑmənəntli/
Syllables & stress
prom - in - ently (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (prom)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: prominently
- Plural: prominentlies
Word family
Forms
prominentlies
noun
Core family
prominent
adjective B2
prominence
noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
inconspicuous
adjective
inconspicuously
adverb
Expressions
display prominently
1/dɪsplˈeɪ pɹˈɑmənəntli/
fixed phrase
Show something in a noticeable position
To put something where people can easily see it.
Examples
- The trophy was displayed prominently in the living room.
- Important notices should be displayed prominently on the board.
feature prominently
1/fˈit͡ʃɚ pɹˈɑmənəntli/
fixed phrase
Play an important and visible part
To be an important and easy-to-see part of something.
Examples
- Environmental issues feature prominently in the new policy.
- She features prominently in the company's advertising campaign.
stand out prominently
1/stˈænd ˈaʊt pɹˈɑmənəntli/
fixed phrase
Be highly visible or distinct
To be very easy to see compared to other things.
Examples
- Her red dress stood out prominently in the crowd.
- The tower stands out prominently against the skyline.