eminently

eminently
adverb /ˈɛmɪnəntli/
a) in an eminent or prominent manner

Everyone supported the nominee because she was eminently qualified.

b) to a great degree; notably, highly

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  • eminently — adverb Date: 1616 to a high degree ; very < eminently worthy > < an eminently sensible plan > …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • eminently — See formally and eminently …   Philosophy dictionary

  • eminently — adv. Eminently is used with these adjectives: ↑desirable, ↑logical, ↑practical, ↑qualified, ↑rational, ↑readable, ↑reasonable, ↑respectable, ↑satisfying, ↑sensible, ↑suitable, ↑ …   Collocations dictionary

  • eminently — em|i|nent|ly [ˈemınəntli] adv formal completely and without a doubt use this to show approval ▪ Woods is eminently suitable for the job …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • eminently — em|i|nent|ly [ emınəntli ] adverb FORMAL very or very much: Mike seemed eminently more intelligent than the rest of the team …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • eminently — adverb formal approving to a very high degree; perfectly: eminently qualified for the job …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

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