Matchless — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈmach-ləs/ match·less

Meaning & Definition of Matchless

Matchless (adjective)

  1. having no equal, peerless

Matchless (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability

    "the matchless beauty and grandeur of Yosemite Valley"

    similar: incomparable, inimitable, nonpareil, only, peerless, unequaled, unexampled, unmatched, unparalleled, unrivaled, unsurpassable, unsurpassed, out of sight
    related: alone, singular, unique, exceptional, extraordinary, rare, uncommon, unusual, A-OK, A1, awesome, bang-up, banner, beautiful, blue-chip, boffo, bonny (chiefly British), boss (slang), brag, brave, bully, bumper, capital, choice, classic, cool (slang), corking, crackerjack, cracking, dandy, divine, dope (slang), down (slang), dynamite, excellent, fab, fabulous, famous, fantabulous (slang), fantastic, fine, first-class, first-rate, first-string, five-star, frontline, gangbusters, gone (slang), grand, great, groovy, heavenly, high-class, hot, hype (slang), immense, jim-dandy, keen, lovely, marvelous, mean, neat, nifty, noble, number one, numero uno, out-of-sight (slang), par excellence, peachy, peachy keen, phat (slang), prime, primo (slang), prize, prizewinning, quality, radical (slang), righteous (slang), sensational, splendid, stellar, sterling, superb, superior, superlative, supernal, swell, terrific, tip-top, top, top-notch, wizard (chiefly British), wonderful, better, preferred, fancy, high-grade, special
    near: common, commonplace, everyday, familiar, frequent, garden, household, normal, ordinary, routine, ubiquitous, usual, inferior, lesser, worse, worst, bad, bastard, bush, bush-league, deficient, depressed, dissatisfactory, ill, lame, lousy, low, lower, off, paltry, poor, punk, substandard, unacceptable, unsatisfactory, wanting, low-grade, mediocre, second-class, second-rate, atrocious, awful, execrable, pathetic, rotten, terrible, vile, wretched

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Matchless

The most common words with a similar meaning to Matchless:

incomparable, inimitable, nonpareil, only, peerless, unequaled, unexampled, unmatched, unparalleled, unrivaled, unsurpassable, unsurpassed, out of sight

Related Words for Matchless

alone, singular, unique, exceptional, extraordinary, rare, uncommon, unusual, A-OK, A1, awesome, bang-up, banner, beautiful, blue-chip, boffo, bonny, boss, brag, brave, bully, bumper, capital, choice, classic, cool, corking, crackerjack, cracking, dandy

Near Antonyms of Matchless

common, commonplace, everyday, familiar, frequent, garden, household, normal, ordinary, routine, ubiquitous, usual, inferior, lesser, worse, worst, bad, bastard, bush, bush-league, deficient, depressed, dissatisfactory, ill, lame, lousy, low, lower, off, paltry

Word Forms of Matchless

Derived words: matchlessly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Matchless

First known use: circa 1530

Frequently Asked Questions about Matchless

What does "Matchless" mean?

"Matchless" means having no equal, peerless. As an adjective, it is defined as: having no equal, peerless.

What is another word for "Matchless"?

Other words for "Matchless" include incomparable, inimitable, nonpareil, only, peerless, unequaled, unexampled and unmatched. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Matchless" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Matchless"?

There are 111 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Matchless". Common alternatives include incomparable, inimitable, nonpareil, only, peerless, unequaled, unexampled, unmatched, unparalleled and unrivaled.

How do you use "Matchless" in a sentence?

Examples of "Matchless" in a sentence: "the matchless beauty and grandeur of Yosemite Valley".

Is "Matchless" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Matchless" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Matchless"?

"Matchless" is pronounced /ˈmach-ləs/ and divided into syllables as match·less.

What is the origin of the word "Matchless"?

First known use: circa 1530.

What is another word for "Matchless" meaning "having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability"?

When "Matchless" (adjective) means having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability, synonyms include incomparable, inimitable, nonpareil, only, peerless and unequaled.