preeminently

[/priːˈɛmɪnəntli/]
adverb
eminentemente
1. in a way that is superior to or notable above all others; supremely
She is preeminently qualified for the position.
Ela é eminentemente qualificada para o cargo.
2. in a manner that stands out conspicuously; distinctively
Jazz is preeminently an American art form.
O jazz é eminentemente uma forma de arte americana.
3. above all else; chiefly or principally
He was preeminently a man of principle.
Ele era, acima de tudo, um homem de princípios.
This is a formal, literary adverb used primarily in academic, professional, and written English. In both American and Brazilian contexts, it appears more frequently in scholarly texts, formal speeches, and professional communications rather than in everyday conversation. The word carries an elevated tone and is often employed when the speaker wishes to emphasize exceptional quality or distinctive characteristics.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
supremelypredominantlyeminentlynotablyprincipallychieflyoutstandingly
Antonyms / Antônimos
subordinatelyinferiorlysecondarilyminimally

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
eminentemente
Standard translation used in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
eminentemente
Same usage as in Brazil; formal register
General Brazilian Portuguese
principalmente
Alternative used in less formal contexts meaning 'mainly' or 'principally'
General Brazilian Portuguese
acima de tudo
Colloquial alternative meaning 'above all else'

Related Words

preeminentpreeminenceeminentprominentsuperior

Related Idioms & Phrases

preeminently suited to
preeminently among
preeminently characteristic of
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