incomparable

[in-kom-per-uh-buhl, -pruh-buhl]

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.

incomparable

/ 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

Other Word Forms

• incomparability noun
• incomparableness noun
• incomparably adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of incomparable¹

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

Example Sentences

But in this context, it serves for both Salzburg and Los Angeles, as an incomparable goodbye to Wilson.

From Los Angeles Times

"It's always been my dream to play these massive, massive arenas - and, honestly, it's just an incomparable feeling."

From BBC

His vast catalog of incomparable achievement also contained thwarted hopes and despair amid his drug abuse and mental illness.

From Los Angeles Times

"His incomparable artistic signature will be a crucial asset in writing the next chapter of the history of the House of Dior."

From BBC

Guitarist George Vjestica is on the bottom level, stage right, while the incomparable Warren Ellis holds down stage left.

From Salon

Related Words

• exceptional 
• inimitable 
• transcendent 
• unmatched 
• unparalleled