supereminent

[ soo-per-em-uh-nuhnt ]

adjective

1. of superior eminence, rank, or dignity; distinguished, conspicuous, or worthy of note above others.

supereminent

/ ˌsuːpərˈɛmɪnənt /

adjective

1. of distinction, dignity, or rank superior to that of others; pre-eminent

Derived Forms

• ˌsuperˈeminence, noun

Other Words From

• super·emi·nence noun
• super·emi·nent·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of supereminent¹

1545–55; < Latin superēminent- (stem of superēminēns ), present participle of supereminēre to stand out. See super-, eminent

Example Sentences

The quality of the love of procreating is known from its delight, which is supereminent and transcendent.

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As much as he is in this respect supereminent, so much greater the degree of his guilt.

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Supereminent, sū-pėr-em′i-nent, adj. eminent in a superior degree: excellent beyond others.

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If Baby Carlos's performance in it be anything in proportion, he will be a supereminent sovereign!

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All the family were quick at it, but his astounding memory made him supereminent.

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