English adjective: prominent | |||
1. | prominent having a quality that thrusts itself into attention | ||
Samples | An outstanding fact of our time is that nations poisoned by anti semitism proved less fortunate in regard to their own freedom. A new theory is the most prominent feature of the book. Salient traits. A spectacular rise in prices. A striking thing about Picadilly Circus is the statue of Eros in the center. A striking resemblance between parent and child. | ||
Synonyms | outstanding, salient, spectacular, striking | ||
Similar | conspicuous | ||
Antonyms | inconspicuous, invisible | ||
2. | prominent conspicuous in position or importance | ||
Samples | A big figure in the movement. Big man on campus. He's very large in financial circles. A prominent citizen. | ||
Synonyms | big, large | ||
Similar | conspicuous | ||
Antonyms | inconspicuous, invisible | ||