nonpareil

noun
UK: /ˌnɒn.pəˈreɪl/
US: /ˌnɑːn.pəˈrel/

  1. Something so good that it has no equal

    1. This cake is a nonpareil dessert, so delicious.
    2. Her skill on the piano was nonpareil, impressing everyone in the audience.

Synonyms

peerless matchless supreme incomparable unrivaled
nonpareil adjective

  1. So good or excellent as to be unrivaled

    1. She delivered a nonpareil performance tonight.
    2. The chef's nonpareil skill in the kitchen created the most exquisite dishes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "nonpareil" is /ˌnɒn.pəˈreɪl/ in British English and /ˌnɑːn.pəˈrel/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nonpareil": peerless, matchless, supreme, incomparable, unrivaled.

Example usage of "nonpareil": "This cake is a nonpareil dessert, so delicious.". More examples on the page.