eminently
gb/ˈɛmənəntli/ us/ˈɛmənəntli/
C1
Inglês
~ 7700
Aceções
0 aceções
adverb
formal
C1
property
1
very; to a great extent
Very; to a very great degree, often used before a positive adjective.
Padrão de uso:
eminently [adjective/past participle]
Erro comum:
Learners often confuse "eminently" with "imminently." "Eminently" means "very" (eminently qualified = very qualified), while "imminently" means "very soon" (a storm is imminent = a storm will happen soon). Another mistake is to use "eminently" before negative adjectives where a neutral adverb is more natural; while phrases like "eminently forgettable" exist, in most cases "very" or "extremely" is safer and more common.
Sinónimos
highly (Very close in meaning; slightly more common and less formal than "eminently.")
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extremely (Stronger and more emotional; "eminently" often sounds more measured and formal.)
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remarkably (Emphasizes that something is surprising or unusual; "eminently" focuses on degree and suitability.)
Antónimos
slightly (Shows a small degree, which contrasts with the strong degree expressed by "eminently.")
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barely (Suggests almost not at all, the opposite of the strong emphasis in "eminently.")
Colocações
eminently qualified
|eminently reasonable
|eminently sensible
|eminently practical
|eminently respectable
|eminently successful
Temas
communication
|evaluation
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- She is eminently qualified for the position.
- That seems an eminently sensible solution to the problem.
- The plan is eminently practical, even with our limited budget.
- He handled the crisis in an eminently professional manner.
- Although the movie was well made, it was eminently forgettable.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- This is an eminently good idea.
- He is eminently suitable for the job.
- The book is written in an eminently clear style.
- Her suggestion was eminently reasonable.
- It is an eminently safe choice.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
eminently
IPA
GB/ˈɛmənəntli/
US/ˈɛmənəntli/
Sílabas e acento
em - in - ently (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (em)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: eminently
- Plural: eminentlies
Família de palavras
Forms
eminentlies
noun
Advanced or less common
Expressões
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