prominent
Standing out, or projecting; jutting; protuberant.
Example
“The bird was perching on the prominent ledge at the top of the rocks”
Other meanings
Likely to attract attention from its size or position; conspicuous.
“Place the slogan in a more prominent position.”
Eminent; distinguished above others.
“prominent members of the press”
Synonyms
- outstanding
- spectacular
- striking
Related words
- overprominent
- prominent moth
- ultra-prominent
- improminent
- prominently
Word history
From Latin "prōminēns".
Where this comes from
This definition is adapted from “prominent” on Wiktionary, by its contributors; related-word lists use Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0, based on Princeton WordNet), published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.