incomparable

/ɪnˈkɑmprəbəl/

/ɪnˈkɒmprəbəl/

Something incomparable cannot be compared to anything else. Incomparable is usually a compliment for people and achievements that are extraordinary.

When we compare things, we notice similarities and differences between them. However, when something is incomparable, comparison is impossible because what you're talking about is so amazing. You might say that the paintings of Picasso are incomparable masterpieces or that the Grand Canyon is an incomparable sight. People do tend to exaggerate, but this word should be reserved for the truly outstanding.

Definitions of incomparable

1. adjective

   such that comparison is impossible; unsuitable for comparison or lacking features that can be compared
   “an incomparable week of rest and pleasure”

   “the computer proceeds with its incomparable logic and efficiency”

   “this report is incomparable with the earlier ones because of different breakdowns of the data”

   synonyms: uncomparable

   best

   (superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities

   all-time

   unsurpassed in some respect up to the present

   incommensurable

   impossible to measure or compare in value or size or excellence

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

   eminent beyond or above comparison

   alone, unequaled, unequalled, unique, unparalleled

   radically distinctive and without equal

   extraordinary

   beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

   antonyms:

   comparable

   able to be compared or worthy of comparison

   comparable with

   similar in some respect and so able to be compared in order to show differences and similarities

   comparable to

   worthy of comparison; as good as

   equal

   having the same quantity, value, or measure as another

   parallel

   being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting