inimitable
incapable of being imitated or copied; surpassing imitation; matchless.
Origin of inimitable
1Other words from inimitable
- in·im·i·ta·bil·i·ty, in·im·i·ta·ble·ness, noun
- in·im·i·ta·bly, adverb
Words that may be confused with inimitable
- inimical, inimitable
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How to use inimitable in a sentence
Did you, indeed, look up inimitably into a Hesperian sky, or was this firmament the creation of the painter's art?
Granting, however, the initial deficiency in subtlety of charm, the whole poem is inimitably graceful and piquant.
Minor Poems of Michael Drayton | Michael DraytonThe other copartment is enriched with feathers and so inimitably blended as to produce the happiest effect.
Voyage of H.M.S. Pandora | Edward EdwardsShe was inimitably dexterous and indefatigable in improving every occasion of innuendo.
Self-control | Mary BruntonThe proud and delicate reserve with which she veils the anguish she suffers, is inimitably beautiful.
Characteristics of Women | Anna Jameson
British Dictionary definitions for inimitable
/ (ɪˈnɪmɪtəbəl) /
incapable of being duplicated or imitated; unique
Derived forms of inimitable
- inimitability or inimitableness, noun
- inimitably, adverb
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