peerless — having no equal; unmatched in excellence or quality
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having no equal; unmatched in excellence or quality
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɪrləs/
Example Sentences
- The chef's peerless cooking skills made his restaurant impossible to book for months.
- My grandmother's peerless ability to find parking spots in crowded areas is legendary in our family.
- Shakespeare's peerless mastery of language continues to inspire writers centuries later.
peerless
ADJECTIVE[/ˈpɪrləs/]
having no equal; unmatched in excellence or quality
Her peerless swordsmanship left every challenger stunned in the arena.
Champion with no peers - truly peerless and alone at the top!
Peerless and fearless, standing tearless in victory!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'peerless', combining 'peer' (from Old French 'per' meaning equal or companion) with the suffix '-less' (meaning without). The word emerged in the 15th century to describe something without an equal.
Breakdown
peer (equal, from Old French per) + -less (without) = peerless (without an equal; unmatched)
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📝Examples
“The chef's peerless cooking skills made his restaurant impossible to book for months.”
“My grandmother's peerless ability to find parking spots in crowded areas is legendary in our family.”
“Shakespeare's peerless mastery of language continues to inspire writers centuries later.”
“His peerless talent for avoiding work while looking busy impressed even his laziest colleagues.”
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