eximious
[ eg-zim-ee-uhs ]
adjectiveObsolete.
distinguished; eminent; excellent.
Origin of eximious
1Other words from eximious
- ex·im·i·ous·ly, adverb
Words Nearby eximious
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How to use eximious in a sentence
Oh, ye wigs, and eximious wig-blocks, called right-honorable!
History of Friedrich II. of Prussia, Vol. XIII. (of XXI.) | Thomas CarlyleBut generally the instances of eximious virtue are what Montaigne delights to honour.
Pot-Boilers | Clive Bell
British Dictionary definitions for eximious
eximious
/ (ɛɡˈzɪmɪəs) /
adjective
rare select and distinguished; eminent
Origin of eximious
1C16: from Latin eximius, from eximere to take out, from emere to purchase
Derived forms of eximious
- eximiously, adverb
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