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

• inimitable
• matchless
• nonpareil
• only
• peerless
• unequaled
• unequalled
• unexampled
• unmatched
• unparalleled
• unrivaled
• unrivalled
• unsurpassable
• unsurpassed

Examples of incomparable in a Sentence

The quality of their products is incomparable.

an incomparable view of the valley

Recent Examples on the Web

That said, Smiley expressed that losing his child is incomparable to anything he’s experienced. —Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 28 Mar. 2024

Their feats pale in comparison to the electric atmosphere at the Galen Center created last weekend by the incomparable wunderkind JuJu Watkins. —Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2024

There will never be another Elton John, an artist who has had an incomparable career spanning 50 years and counting No one takes a photo like Sir Elton John. —Diane J. Cho, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024

The incomparable Matinha Suite boasts murals painted by Greek artist Konstantin Kakanias and a traditional fireplace that infuses a feeling of coziness and tranquility. —Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2024

Set in an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne and the memory of the last dragon has not yet passed from living memory, great destinies, powerful foes and dangerous exploits all await these improbable and incomparable friends. —Erik Kain, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024

Led by the incomparable 5-foot-8 floor general Gee, a football standout and talented enough later to play baseball in the Brooklyn Dodgers’ farm system, Miller defeated Northern on the basketball court, 52-21. —Scott Talley, Detroit Free Press, 25 Feb. 2024

In The Devil Wears Prada, Andy Sachs (Hathaway) was regularly vying against fellow Runway assistant Emily Charlton (Emily Blunt) for the favor of editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly, played by the incomparable Meryl Streep. —Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 24 Feb. 2024

Narrated by the venerable David Attenborough in the BBC version and the incomparable Sigourney Weaver in the Discovery Channel edition, Planet Earth treats audiences with its high-tech, cutting-edge visuals that encompass both the grandeur and subtleties of Mother Earth. —Briana Richert, James Mercadante, EW.com, 19 Feb. 2024

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

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