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

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 notes

In 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

Word forms

more peerless comparative, most peerless superlative

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Etymology

From "peer" (an equal) plus "-less," literally meaning "without equal."

Rhymes for peerless

powerless fatherless motherless

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Frequently asked questions

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.