eminent

/ˈɛmɪnənt/
adjective
  1. Famous and respected within a particular field or profession.
    • An eminent scientist was invited to speak at the university.
    • The museum displayed works by several eminent artists from the 20th century.
    • She is an eminent lawyer known for her work on human rights cases.
  2. Outstanding or noticeable; very obvious.
    • The tower was an eminent landmark visible from miles away.
    • His talent was eminent even when he was a young child.
    • There was an eminent sense of relief when the storm passed.
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