Definition of preeminent

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Preeminent (a.) Eminent above others; prominent among those who are eminent; superior in excellence; surpassing, or taking precedence of, others; rarely, surpassing others in evil, or in bad qualities; as, preeminent in guilt..

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High :: High (superl.) Elevated in character or quality, whether moral or intellectual; preeminent; honorable; as, high aims, or motives..
Chiefly :: Chiefly (adv.) In the first place; principally; preeminently; above; especially.
Pre- :: Pre- () A prefix denoting priority (of time, place, or rank); as, precede, to go before; precursor, a forerunner; prefix, to fix or place before; preeminent eminent before or above others. Pre- is sometimes used intensively, as in prepotent, very potent..
Preeminence :: Preeminence (n.) The quality or state of being preeminent; superiority in prominence or in excellence; distinction above others in quality, rank, etc.; rarely, in a bad sense, superiority or notoriety in evil; as, preeminence in honor..
Arrant :: Arrant (a.) Notoriously or preeminently bad; thorough or downright, in a bad sense; shameless; unmitigated; as, an arrant rogue or coward..
Prince :: Prince (a.) The chief of any body of men; one at the head of a class or profession; one who is preeminent; as, a merchant prince; a prince of players..
Emphatically :: Emphatically (adv.) With emphasis; forcibly; in a striking manner or degree; preeminently.
Preeminent :: Preeminent (a.) Eminent above others; prominent among those who are eminent; superior in excellence; surpassing, or taking precedence of, others; rarely, surpassing others in evil, or in bad qualities; as, preeminent in guilt..
Monarch :: Monarch (a.) Superior to others; preeminent; supreme; ruling.
Adonis :: Adonis (n.) A preeminently beautiful young man; a dandy.
Love :: Love (n.) A feeling of strong attachment induced by that which delights or commands admiration; preeminent kindness or devotion to another; affection; tenderness; as, the love of brothers and sisters..
Preeminently :: Preeminently (adv.) In a preeminent degree.
Godlike :: Godlike (a.) Resembling or befitting a god or God; divine; hence, preeminently good; as, godlike virtue..
Gift :: Gift (v. t.) Some quality or endowment given to man by God; a preeminent and special talent or aptitude; power; faculty; as, the gift of wit; a gift for speaking..
Palmary :: Palmary (a.) Worthy of the palm; palmy; preeminent; superior; principal; chief; as, palmary work..
Paramount :: Paramount (a.) Having the highest rank or jurisdiction; superior to all others; chief; supreme; preeminent; as, a paramount duty..
First-rate :: First-rate (a.) Of the highest excellence; preeminent in quality, size, or estimation..
Only :: Only (a.) Hence, figuratively: Alone, by reason of superiority; preeminent; chief..
Cardinal :: Cardinal (a.) Of fundamental importance; preeminent; superior; chief; principal.
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