eminently  /ˈɛ mə nənt li/ ? Meaning of "eminently"

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Definition(s):

  • (adv) in an eminent manner

Usage(s):

  1. When the psychiatrist reported Bates was eminently sane and was probably telling the truth, the police department began an investigation.
  2. It argues that teaching the Bible in schools--as an object of study, not God's received word--is eminently constitutional.

Quotes

  1. "I want to be fair to this wonderful state, which has been eminently fair to me all these years," Warner said.
    on Aug 31, 2007 By: John Warner Source: Forbes

  2. Scalia, favoring a broader ruling in defense of voter ID laws, said, "The universally applicable requirements of Indiana's voter-identification law are eminently reasonable. The burden of acquiring, possessing and showing a free photo identification...
    on Apr 28, 2008 By: Antonin Scalia Source: Washington Post

  3. "Bob Zoellick has had a long and distinguished career in diplomacy and development economics. It has prepared him well for this new assignment," Bush said. "This man is eminently qualified."
    on May 29, 2007 By: President Bush Source: ABC News

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