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peerless

 

[ ˈpɪərlɪs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing someone or something

Unequaled, unmatched, incomparable. Describing someone or something that is so exceptional that it stands above all others.

Synonyms

incomparable, matchless, unrivaled

Examples of usage

  • His peerless talent on the basketball court led his team to victory.
  • The artist's peerless mastery of color and light captivated audiences around the world.
Context #2 | Adjective

describing beauty or elegance

Having no equal in beauty or elegance. Describing something that is truly exceptional and stands out for its beauty.

Synonyms

exquisite, flawless, perfect

Examples of usage

  • The ballroom was adorned with peerless chandeliers that sparkled in the light.
  • Her peerless grace and charm left everyone in awe.

Translations

Translations of the word "peerless" in other languages:

🇵🇹 incomparável

🇮🇳 बेमिसाल

🇩🇪 unvergleichlich

🇮🇩 tak tertandingi

🇺🇦 незрівнянний

🇵🇱 niezrównany

🇯🇵 比類のない (ひるいのない)

🇫🇷 incomparable

🇪🇸 incomparable

🇹🇷 eşsiz

🇰🇷 비할 데 없는

🇸🇦 لا مثيل له

🇨🇿 nesrovnatelný

🇸🇰 neporovnateľný

🇨🇳 无与伦比 (wú yǔ lún bǐ)

🇸🇮 neprimerljiv

🇮🇸 óviðjafnanlegur

🇰🇿 теңдесі жоқ

🇬🇪 შეუდარებელი

🇦🇿 müqayisəsiz

🇲🇽 incomparable

Etymology

The word 'peerless' originated from the Middle English 'perles', which meant 'without equal'. Over time, it evolved into the current form 'peerless', emphasizing the idea of being unmatched or incomparable. The term has been used since the 15th century to describe things or people that are truly exceptional and stand out among others.

See also: peer, peerage, peeress, peers.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,849, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.