Meaning
prominent, protruding
- projecting outwards from a surface; visibly standing out (especially of anatomical features)
In a sentence
Il pittore aveva zigomi prominenti e uno sguardo molto penetrante.
The painter had prominent cheekbones and a very penetrating gaze.
Quella sporgenza prominente sulla roccia serviva da appoggio per gli scalatori.
That prominent protrusion on the rock served as a foothold for climbers.
Il paziente presenta un addome prominente a causa del gonfiore.
The patient shows a prominent abdomen due to the swelling.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| prominente | masculine · singular |
| prominente | feminine · singular |
| prominenti | masculine · plural |
| prominenti | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often describes physical traits like cheekbones, chin, or abdomen ('mento prominente').