supereminent
adjective
su·per·em·i·nent
ˌsü-pər-ˈe-mə-nənt 
: extremely eminent, distinguished, or prominent
… supereminent attainments in science, in art, in literary composition …—
William Smith O'Brien
William Smith O'Brien"… We beseech you, supereminent Sir, condescend to visit our habitations, and partake of our cheer."—Herman Melville
Herman Melville"La! Mr. Todd, look at this beautiful etching of a baronial abode, with four supereminent towers!"—John Galt
John Galt
supereminence
noun
Montrose, conscious of the superiority of his talents, … had expected from that party the supereminence of council and command …
—Sir Walter Scott
Sir Walter Scott
supereminently
adverb
supereminently qualified
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“Supereminent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supereminent. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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