prominent
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
Likely to attract attention from its size or position.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈpɹɑmənənt
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Definition
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adjective
Likely to attract attention from its size or position; conspicuous.
Standing out, or projecting; jutting; protuberant.
Eminent; distinguished above others.
noun
Any of various moths having a conspicuous projection on the inner margin of the wings.
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This meaning: Likely to attract attention from its size or position; conspicuous.
Used this way, prominent is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Synonyms
Sense: likely to attract attention from its size or position
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