adj ·2 syllables ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Without peer or equal; unparalleled, nonpareil. Of the highest quality, best.

   "Let's after him, / Whoſe care is gone before, to bid vs welcome: / It is a peerleſſe Kinſman."

Adjective

1. 1
   eminent beyond or above comparison wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

matchlessonlyabsolutealonebestbeyond all praise

Example

More examples

"The brioche is like the bastard child of sponge cake and bread, but its taste is peerless."

Etymology

From Middle English pereles, perles; equivalent to peer + -less.

Related phrases

primrose peerless

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