Prominent meaning

What does “prominent” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“prominent” is an adjective with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: having a quality that thrusts itself into attention.

prominent

adjective

  1. having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

    “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”

  2. conspicuous in position or importance

    “a big figure in the movement”

    “big man on campus”

    Synonymsbiglarge

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University