peerless

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective eminent beyond or above comparison

Etymology

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

In classic literature

Synonyms

matchless, nonpareil, one, one and only, unmatched, unmatchable, unrivaled, unrivalled

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