adj
peerless
Peerless (adj) means Without equal; better than everyone or everything else in its class. Example: “The critics praised her peerless performance as one of the year's best.”
adj
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Without equal; better than everyone or everything else in its class.
"The critics praised her peerless performance as one of the year's best."
How to use peerless
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSo good that nothing else compares.
When to use it
A somewhat formal, elevated word, common in reviews and formal praise.
Common pairings
peerless skill
peerless talent
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more peerless
- Superlative
- most peerless
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Etymology
From "peer" (an equal) plus "-less," literally meaning "without equal."
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What does “peerless” mean?
The word “peerless” means without equal; better than everyone or everything else in its class. In plain terms, so good that nothing else compares.
How do you use “peerless” in a sentence?
Here is “peerless” used in a sentence: “The critics praised her peerless performance as one of the year's best.”
What part of speech is “peerless”?
“Peerless” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of peerless?
"peerless" (adj) means without equal; better than everyone or everything else in its class.
