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

2

: not suitable for comparison

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

• only
• extraordinary
• exceptional
• excellent
• unparalleled
• inimitable
• unequalled
• matchless
• unrivaled
• unrivalled
• 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

Free concerts on Wednesdays and Fridays in Mountain Village, which is just a short gondola ride away, keep the vibes rolling through the summer before the season concludes with the incomparable Telluride Blues & Brews Festival in September. —Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2025

The views up high are incomparable at night, when lights in the surrounding hills twinkle like fireflies. —Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025

But many residents from New Orleans feel the conversation about Mississippi’s lack of coverage is incomparable to the reality of how the storm affected New Orleans. —Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025

Meanwhile, the occasional malcontent Metcalf replaced in the Steel City has landed on his feet in Dallas, playing opposite the incomparable CeeDee Lamb. —Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 21 Aug. 2025

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