# eminently

/ˈɛmənəntɫi/ (US) · /ˈɛmɪnəntli/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/eminently
Updated: 2026-05-20

## Definition

in a way that is very easy to do or very suitable for a specific purpose. You use it to describe something that is perfect for a task.

For teachers: in a manner that is highly suitable or exceptionally easy to achieve. Often used to describe a person's qualifications or the appropriateness of a solution.

## Examples

- The new software is eminently suitable for small businesses.
- She is eminently qualified for the position, having worked in the field for over twenty years.
- The architect proposed an eminently practical solution to the drainage problem, one that would save the city thousands of dollars in maintenance costs over the next decade.

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