incomparable

American  

[in-kom-per-uh-buhl, -pruh-buhl] / ɪnˈkɒm pər ə bəl, -prə bəl /

adjective

1. beyond comparison; matchless or unequaled.

   incomparable beauty.

   Synonyms:

   inimitable, unrivaled, peerless

   Antonyms:

   mediocre, ordinary

2. not comparable; incapable of being compared to each other, as two unlike objects or qualities, or to one or more others.

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incomparable British  

/ ɪnˈkɒmpərəbəl, -prəbəl /

adjective

1. beyond or above comparison; matchless; unequalled

2. lacking a basis for comparison; not having qualities or features that can be compared

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Other Word Forms

• incomparability noun
• incomparableness noun
• incomparably adverb

Etymology

Origin of incomparable

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English word from Latin word incomparābilis. See in- ³, comparable

Example Sentences

And he brought his multifarious interests to sometimes bewildered but almost always fascinated audiences with an assiduousness that remains incomparable—and amusing.

From The Wall Street Journal

“There are no comps for the Stahl house. It’s incomparable,” said William Baker, architecture director for the real estate firm the Agency Beverly Hills.

From Los Angeles Times

Instead, Van Lith repeated a familiar routine — perfected in an incomparable prep career at Cashmere High School.

From Seattle Times

“RIP to one of my favorite actors the incomparable Lance Reddick … may his memory be a blessing to all his friends and family,” “Bizarre Foods” host Andrew Zimmern tweeted.

From Los Angeles Times

Guinchard said in a statement that the company would be "bringing the incomparable world of JRR Tolkien back to the big screen in new and exciting ways".

From BBC

Related Words

• exceptional
• inimitable
• transcendent
• unmatched
• unparalleled