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

Example Sentences

The quality of their products is incomparable.

an incomparable view of the valley

Recent Examples on the Web

The globe effectively shut down as a once-per-century pandemic claimed millions of lives, while on the business front, the U.S. saw a layoff wave incomparable in modern history. —Jane Thier, Fortune, 5 May 2023

With incomparable views and luxury details throughout its 133 rooms, suites and penthouses, the property offers not just lavish accommodations, but a range of culinary venues and rejuvenating wellness offerings, set within an idyllic setting. —Caroline Tell, Forbes, 4 May 2023

The best Champagne flute to keep your prosecco popping and bubbly bubbling for hours is the incomparable Vinglacé stainless steel Champagne flute. —Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2023

Terence Davies has always had an incomparable flare for the dreamy intangibles of the past, and he’s always had a talent for whittling that ether into psychologically astute, intelligent movies. —K. Austin Collins, Rolling Stone, 31 Dec. 2022

What he’s seen working with prospects compared to the other levels is an incomparable experience. —Jenna Ortiz, The Arizona Republic, 15 July 2022

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For some, the most shocking aspect of this enthralling retrospective at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris will be the incomparable level of artistry; that her body of work is both indebted to and imagined as art. —Amy Verner, Vogue, 4 July 2022

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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