Eminent
7 lettersadjectivemoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Distinguished and highly regarded, standing clearly above others in one's field or social position.
“She was an eminent scientist whose research transformed the understanding of infectious disease.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈɛmɪnənt/
Syllables
em·i·nent
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Contains a double N and ends in -ENT, a very common Wordle ending
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Worth 9 points, with common letters that are easy to place
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