Adjective
1. (used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation;
"our distinguished professor""an eminent scholar""a great statesman"2. standing above others in quality or position;
"people in high places""the high priest""eminent members of the community"3. having achieved eminence;
"an eminent physician"4. of imposing height; especially standing out above others;
"an eminent peak""lofty mountains""the soaring spires of the cathedral""towering iceburgs"