incomparable

adjective

in·​com·​pa·​ra·​ble (ˌ)in-ˈkäm-p(ə-)rə-bəl 

also ˌin-kəm-ˈpa-rə-, 

-ˈper-ə-

1

: eminent beyond comparison : matchless

an incomparable musician

an incomparable view

2

: not suitable for comparison

… Bailie loved his patron and his patron's daughter next (though at an incomparable distance) to himself.

—Sir Walter Scott

incomparability

(ˌ)in-ˌkäm-p(ə-)rə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

also ˌin-kəm-ˌpa-rə-, 

-ˌper-ə-

noun

incomparably

(ˌ)in-ˈkäm-p(ə-)rə-blē 

also ˌin-kəm-ˌpa-rə-, 

-ˌper-ə-

adverb

Synonyms of incomparable

• only
• extraordinary
• exceptional
• excellent
• unparalleled
• inimitable
• matchless
• unrivaled
• beautiful
• unequaled

Examples of incomparable in a Sentence

The quality of their products is incomparable.

an incomparable view of the valley

Recent Examples on the Web

Chelsea Green’s resume as a professional wrestler is nearly incomparable to anyone on the WWE women’s roster. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

The incomparable Michelle Yeoh stars as Olwen, the dying Replicant, along with Hunter Schafer (Euphoria) as Cora. — ArsTechnica, 25 July 2026

There are certain sneakers in Michael Jordan’s incomparable legacy of footwear, such as the Air Jordan 1, Air Jordan 3 and Air Jordan 4 which are kept in production nearly indefinitely. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 11 July 2026

One of Mohonk’s central gathering points is its main dining room, where diners can enjoy an incomparable view of the local mountain range and service that is attentive and familiar. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin incomparabilis, from in- + comparabilis comparable

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for incomparable

• comparable

Kids Definition

incomparable

adjective

in·​com·​pa·​ra·​ble (ˈ)in-ˈkäm-p(ə-)rə-bəl 

1

: better than any other : matchless

2

: not suited for comparison

incomparability

(ˌ)in-ˌkäm-p(ə-)rə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

noun

incomparably

(ˈ)in-ˈkäm-p(ə-)rə-blē 

adverb