Peerless — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈpir-ləs/ peer·less

Meaning & Definition of Peerless

Peerless (adjective)

  1. matchless, incomparable

Peerless (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability

    "the show's enduring success was a testimony to the peerless talents of its ensemble cast"

    similar: incomparable, inimitable, matchless, nonpareil, only, 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 Peerless

The most common words with a similar meaning to Peerless:

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

Related Words for Peerless

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 Peerless

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

Origin & Etymology of Peerless

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Peerless

What does "Peerless" mean?

"Peerless" means matchless, incomparable. As an adjective, it is defined as: matchless, incomparable.

What is another word for "Peerless"?

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

What are different ways to say "Peerless"?

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

How do you use "Peerless" in a sentence?

Examples of "Peerless" in a sentence: "the show's enduring success was a testimony to the peerless talents of its ensemble cast".

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

"Peerless" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Peerless"?

"Peerless" is pronounced /ˈpir-ləs/ and divided into syllables as peer·less.

What is the origin of the word "Peerless"?

First known use: 14th century.

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

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