eminent

EM-ih-nuhnt

meaning in plain English

Famous and respected for being really good at something.

Imagine an eminent chef—standing on a podium, everyone claps because he's famous and respected for his amazing food.

for example

The eminent scientist was invited to speak at the biggest conference in the world.

When someone is eminent, they stand out like a tall mountain in a flat field. Why do we point to them in a crowd? Because their work or skill shines brighter than almost anyone else’s.