eminent
adj 1: (used of persons) standing above others in character or
attainment or reputation; "our distinguished
professor"; "an eminent scholar"; "a great statesman"
[syn: {distinguished}, {great}]
2: standing above others in quality or position; "people in
high places"; "the high priest"; "eminent members of the
community" [syn: {high}]
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" [syn: {lofty}, {soaring},
{towering}]