eminent

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

• “our distinguished professor”
• “an eminent scholar”
• “a great statesman”

standing above others in quality or position

• “people in high places”
• “the high priest”
• “eminent members of the community”

having achieved eminence

• “an eminent physician”

of imposing height; especially standing out above others

• “an eminent peak”
• “lofty mountains”
• “the soaring spires of the cathedral”
• “towering iceburgs”