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The adjective eminent has 4 senses (first 1 from tagged texts)

1. (2) distinguished, eminent -- ((used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation; "our distinguished professor"; "an eminent scholar"; "a great statesman")
2. eminent, high -- (standing above others in quality or position; "people in high places"; "the high priest"; "eminent members of the community")
3. eminent -- (having achieved eminence; "an eminent physician")
4. eminent, lofty, soaring, towering -- (of imposing height; especially standing out above others; "an eminent peak"; "lofty mountains"; "the soaring spires of the cathedral"; "towering icebergs")

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Synonym: 4 senses of eminent

Sense 1
distinguished, eminent -- ((used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation; "our distinguished professor"; "an eminent scholar"; "a great statesman")
=> important (vs. unimportant), of import -- (of great significance or value; "important people"; "the important questions of the day")

Sense 2
eminent, high -- (standing above others in quality or position; "people in high places"; "the high priest"; "eminent members of the community")
=> superior (vs. inferior) -- (of or characteristic of high rank or importance; "a superior officer")

Sense 3
eminent -- (having achieved eminence; "an eminent physician")
=> successful (vs. unsuccessful) -- (having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome; "a successful architect"; "a successful business venture")

Sense 4
eminent, lofty, soaring, towering -- (of imposing height; especially standing out above others; "an eminent peak"; "lofty mountains"; "the soaring spires of the cathedral"; "towering icebergs")
=> high (vs. low) -- ((literal meaning) being at or having a relatively great or specific elevation or upward extension (sometimes used in combinations like `knee-high'); "a high mountain"; "high ceilings"; "high buildings"; "a high forehead"; "a high incline"; "a foot high")

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Antonym: 4 senses of eminent

Sense 1
distinguished, eminent -- ((used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation; "our distinguished professor"; "an eminent scholar"; "a great statesman")

INDIRECT (VIA important) -> unimportant -- (not important; "a relatively unimportant feature of the system"; "the question seems unimportant")

Sense 2
eminent, high -- (standing above others in quality or position; "people in high places"; "the high priest"; "eminent members of the community")

INDIRECT (VIA superior) -> inferior -- (of or characteristic of low rank or importance)

Sense 3
eminent -- (having achieved eminence; "an eminent physician")

INDIRECT (VIA successful) -> unsuccessful -- (not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome)

Sense 4
eminent, lofty, soaring, towering -- (of imposing height; especially standing out above others; "an eminent peak"; "lofty mountains"; "the soaring spires of the cathedral"; "towering icebergs")

INDIRECT (VIA high) -> low -- (literal meanings; being at or having a relatively small elevation or upward extension; "low ceilings"; "low clouds"; "low hills"; "the sun is low"; "low furniture"; "a low bow")