par excellence

[pahr ek-suh-lahns, ek-suh-lans, pa-rek-se-lahns]

adjective

1. being an example of excellence; superior; preeminent (used postpositively).

   a chef par excellence.

adverb

1. above all; preeminently.

   His method stands par excellence as the most reliable of all.

par excellence

/ pɑːr ˈɛksələns, par ɛksɛlɑ̃s /

adverb

1. to a degree of excellence; beyond comparison

   she is the charitable lady par excellence

Word History and Origins

Origin of par excellence¹

From French

Word History and Origins

Origin of par excellence¹

literally: by (way of) excellence