eminently

/ˈɛmɪnəntli/

//ˈɛmɪnəntli// adv

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"eminently" is a 9-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“eminently” has 14 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #36,123. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#36,123
frequency rank, English
2,246
“E” headwords
14
tracked misspellings
2
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - In an eminent or prominent manner.

Corpus desk

Index EN-eminently · eminently · English

eminently · rank #36,123 · 14 variants · 2 confusables

  • FREQ-MID #36,123
  • LEN-LONG 9 letters
  • VOW-4 4 vowels
  • CONFUS-LOW 2 pairs
  • VAR-HIGH 14 variants
  • BOOK-MID 2,246
  • PHOTO-FINISH Elwood

Nearest frequency peer: Elwood (-1 rank slots)

Read with this headword: Spelling guide for this pattern

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Rank peers near misspelling magnet “eminently”

Same rarity band: useful when a typo lands on a peer headword

corpus weight

What this shows “eminently” sits among these FrequencyWords peers; misspelling depth is tracked separately in the edit-distance chart.

Source FrequencyWords open word-frequency list As of September 3, 2026

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

eminently vs evidently
78% similar
eminently vs eminent
78% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for eminently
PropertyValue
Headwordeminently
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechAdverb
IPA/ˈɛmɪnəntli/
Letters9
Frequency rank#36,123
Misspellings tracked14
Confusable pairs2
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Frequency seat of misspelling magnet “eminently”

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right).eminentlylands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Ticks step logarithmically, so each one marks a roughly tenfold drop in how often the word turns up. Same rarity band neighbours include “Elwood” (#36,122), “ele” (#36,121), “elaboration” (#36,120). Among 2,246 “E” headwords, “eminently” is #36,123. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 14 spelling variants around eminently (IPA /ˈɛmɪnəntli/), anadverb. Corpus frequency is #36,123 among 2,246 “E” headwords. Wiktionary lists 2 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 14 likely wrong-spelling variants for eminently, with forms such as "eimnently", "emienntly", and "eminenlty". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. It also participates in 2 confusable-pair relationships, "evidently", "eminent", a pairing that trips writers up because the two words share enough sound or shape to blur together.

Etymologically, the entry records: From eminent + -ly. The correct English form is eminently, spelled E-M-I-N-E-N-T-L-Y.

Definition

  1. 1
    In an eminent or prominent manner.
  2. 2
    To a great degree; notably; highly.

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how eminently appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. Everyone supported the nominee because she was eminently qualified.
  2. Here Mr. Bandparts at once proceeded to put the position as between master and pupil on an eminently sound footing, clearly exulting in this opportunity of exercising some baritone oratory that had suffered a period of disuse.

Etymology

From eminent + -ly.

This word in other languages

sumamente(Español)éminemment(Français)besonders(Deutsch)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • eimnently
  • emienntly
  • eminenlty
  • eminenntly
  • eminentlly
  • eminentlyy
  • eminenttly
  • eminentyl
  • eminetnly
  • eminnently
  • eminnetly
  • emminently
  • emniently
  • meinently

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of eminently - measured in single-character edits (insert, delete, or substitute a letter). Larger bars are easier to catch; one-edit slips are the sneakiest.

eimnently2emienntly2eminenlty2eminenntly1eminentlly1eminentlyy1eminenttly1eminentyl2
Edit distance from "eminently"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "eminently"?
"eminently" is spelled E-M-I-N-E-N-T-L-Y. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈɛmɪnəntli/.
What does "eminently" mean?
As an adverb, "eminently" means: In an eminent or prominent manner.
What words are commonly confused with "eminently"?
"eminently" is commonly confused with "evidently", "eminent". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "eminently"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "eminently" is /ˈɛmɪnəntli/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "eminently"?
From eminent + -ly. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Similar English words by spelling shape

Same letter count and similar misspelling depth for "eminently", not the corpus desk frequency band.

Same letter count

Frequency-ranked English headwords with 9 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

Dougherty#36,113fantasize#36,139frightful#36,150constrain#36,089

Similar misspelling depth

Headwords with a similar count of attested misspellings (14 here; floor ≥5).

epigenetic14 variantsdriverless14 variantsGlamorgan14 variantscognizant14 variants

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list