eminent

1. (of a person) Distinguished, important, noteworthy.Examples: "In later years, the professor became known as an eminent historian."; "“So. Miss Alice. Are you game?” The question is posed by an eminent novelist of about 70, who has sat on a Manhattan park bench and struck up conversation with a young woman reading a book."Synonyms: distinguished, noteworthy, distinguished, eminent, forestanding, markworthy, mentionable, nameable

2. (archaic) High, lofty.Synonyms: towering, prominent, elevated, eminent, exalted, high, lofty, tall