paragon
Paragon (noun) means a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a quality. Example: “She was held up as a paragon of patience.”
How to use paragon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA perfect model or example of some quality, often virtue.
Word forms
paragoned past tense, paragons plural, paragons singular
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She was held up as a _____ of patience.
Etymology
From Italian paragone, from paragonare ("to test against a touchstone"), from Greek roots meaning "to sharpen or whet" — the idea of testing something against a standard.
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What does “paragon” mean?
The word “paragon” means a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a quality. In plain terms, a perfect model or example of some quality, often virtue.
How do you pronounce “paragon”?
“Paragon” is pronounced PA-ruh-guhn (/ˈpæɹəˌɡɔn/ in IPA).
How do you use “paragon” in a sentence?
Here is “paragon” used in a sentence: “She was held up as a paragon of patience.”
What part of speech is “paragon”?
“Paragon” is a noun.
Where does the word “paragon” come from?
The word “paragon” comes from Italian. From Italian paragone, from paragonare ("to test against a touchstone"), from Greek roots meaning "to sharpen or whet" — the idea of testing something against a standard.
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