Entry Word: model

Function: adjective

Meaning: constituting, serving as, or worthy of being a pattern to be imitated <why can't you be like your sister, who is such a well-behaved model child?>

Synonyms archetypal, classic, exemplary, paradigmatic, quintessential

Related Words ideal, nonpareil, special, unique; absolute, flawless, impeccable, perfect; bang-up, banner, capital, dandy, fine, first-class, first-rate, grand, great, groovy, jim-dandy, par excellence, prime, superb, superior, superlative, terrific, tip-top, top, top-notch, unsurpassed, wonderful; exceptional, fancy, high-grade

Near Antonyms bad, poor, substandard, unsatisfactory; atrocious, execrable, wretched; deficient, disappointing, failed, inadequate, inferior, poor; average, normal, ordinary, representative, typical; mediocre, second-class, second-rate