Synonyms of nonpareil
16 similar words · 25 opposite words
Another word for nonpareil is azygous. Other synonyms of nonpareil are incomparable, matchless, only, peerless and singular.
Synonyms and similar words for nonpareil
adjectiveUnequalled, unrivalled; unique.
- azygous
- incomparable
- matchlessHaving no match; without equal.
- onlySingularly superior; the best.
- peerlessWithout peer or equal; unparalleled, nonpareil. Of the highest quality, best.
- singularBeing the only one of the kind; unique.
- sui generisIn a class of its own; one of a kind.
- unequaledUnmatched, superlative, the best ever done, record setting.
- unique
- unparalleledHaving no parallel; without equal; lacking anything similar or worthy of comparison.
- unmatchedPeerless; unrivalled; beyond comparison.
- unrivalledUK standard spelling of unrivaled.
- alone obsoleteUnique; rare; matchless.
nounA small pellet of white or coloured sugar used as decoration on baked goods and candy.
- hundreds and thousands AustraliaTiny balls or strands of multicoloured sugar, sprinkled over ice cream, desserts or party foods.
- sprinkles USSmall candy or sugar pieces that are sprinkled over other confections.
nounA size of type between ruby and emerald (or, in the United States, between agate and minion)...
- nonpareilleSynonym of nonpareil.
Opposite of nonpareil
adjectiveUnequalled, unrivalled; unique.
- average
- basic
- bog-standardUtterly basic, ordinary, or standard; unremarkable, unexceptional, etc.
- common
- common as bums Australia, USVery common or mundane (in various senses).
- common as dirtExtremely common.
- common as muck UKVery common (in various senses).
- common as pig tracks
- dime a dozen Australia, US
- everyday
- frequent
- general
- habitual
- nonrareNot rare.
- par for the courseNormal; common; to be expected. (Often connotes something undesirable).
- pedestrian
- plain
- quotidian
- regular
- routinaryInvolving, or pertaining to, routine; customary.
- routine
- ten a penny UK
- two a penny UKVery common; cheap.
- usualMost commonly occurring; typical.
- workaday
Meaning of nonpareil
- adjective Unequalled, unrivalled; unique.
- noun A person or thing that has no equal; a paragon.
- noun The blue underwing or Clifden nonpareil (Catocala fraxini), a species of moth distributed across the Palearctic; also (obsolete) any of a number of moths of other species.
nonpareil in other languages
Questions about synonyms of nonpareil
- What is another word for nonpareil?
- Nonpareil has 16 synonyms on Word.ws, such as azygous, incomparable, matchless, only, peerless, singular, sui generis and unequaled.
- What is the opposite of nonpareil?
- The opposite of nonpareil is usual. Other antonyms of nonpareil are general, common, average, regular and basic.
- What does nonpareil mean?
- Nonpareil means unequalled, unrivalled; unique.
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