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

Joe Devine’s incomparable Tifo Football Podcast is adding a second weekly episode every Thursday speaking to compelling guests, while The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast will continue to go out the same day with its in-depth analysis of the trends and analytics shaping the modern game. —The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2025

The latest additions to the Dolly Parton x Lodge line include four new cast-iron skillets plus darling bakeware to give your homemade sweet treats a touch of her incomparable charm. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2025

The dress and boots outfit is, in fact, an incomparable duo. —Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2025

His otherwise incomparable legacy will forever be stained by his hateful remarks about Black people. —Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 24 July 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