paragon

noun
UK: /ˈpærəɡən/
US: /ˈpærəɡɑːn/

  1. A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality.

    1. She is a paragon of virtue, always helping others.
    2. He strived to be a paragon of integrity in his professional life, earning respect from all.

  2. A model of excellence or perfection of a kind; someone of exceptional merit.

    1. The athlete is a paragon, showing hard work.
    2. The museum houses what many consider to be a paragon of early Renaissance sculpture.

Synonyms

ideal epitome model exemplar standard archetype

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "paragon" in English means: A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality., A model of excellence or perfection of a kind; someone of exceptional merit..

The phonetic transcription of "paragon" is /ˈpærəɡən/ in British English and /ˈpærəɡɑːn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "paragon": ideal, epitome, model, exemplar, standard, archetype.

Example usage of "paragon": "She is a paragon of virtue, always helping others.". More examples on the page.