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- [mach-lis]
- /ˈmætʃ lɪs/
- /ˈmætʃ.ləs/
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- [mach-lis]
- /ˈmætʃ lɪs/
Definitions of matchless word
- adjective matchless having no equal; peerless; unequaled; incomparable: matchless courage. 1
- noun matchless Unable to be equaled; incomparable. 1
- adjective matchless having no equal 1
- adjective matchless You can use matchless to emphasize that you think something is extremely good. 0
- adjective matchless unequalled; incomparable; peerless 0
- adjective matchless having no equal; peerless 0
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Origin of matchless
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
First recorded in 1520-30; match2 + -less
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Parts of speech for Matchless
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
matchless popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
matchless usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for matchless
adj matchless
- alone — When you are alone, you are not with any other people.
- consummate — You use consummate to describe someone who is extremely skilful.
- incomparable — beyond comparison; matchless or unequaled: incomparable beauty.
- inimitable — incapable of being imitated or copied; surpassing imitation; matchless.
- nonpareil — having no equal; peerless.
adjective matchless
- outstanding — prominent; conspicuous; striking: an outstanding example of courage.
- unique — existing as the only one or as the sole example; single; solitary in type or characteristics: a unique copy of an ancient manuscript.
- unequalled — not equaled or surpassed; matchless: an unequaled record of victories.
- excellent — Used to indicate approval or pleasure.
- exquisite — Extremely beautiful and, typically, delicate.
Antonyms for matchless
adj matchless
- commonplace — If something is commonplace, it happens often or is often found, and is therefore not surprising.
- mediocre — of only ordinary or moderate quality; neither good nor bad; barely adequate: The car gets only mediocre mileage, but it's fun to drive. Synonyms: undistinguished, commonplace, pedestrian, everyday; run-of-the-mill. Antonyms: extraordinary, superior, uncommon, incomparable.
- usual — habitual or customary: her usual skill.
- common — If something is common, it is found in large numbers or it happens often.
- regular — usual; normal; customary: to put something in its regular place.
adjective matchless
- ordinary — of no special quality or interest; commonplace; unexceptional: One novel is brilliant, the other is decidedly ordinary; an ordinary person.
Top questions with matchless
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See also
Matching words
- Words starting with m
- Words starting with ma
- Words starting with mat
- Words starting with matc
- Words starting with match
- Words starting with matchl
- Words starting with matchle
- Words starting with matchles
- Words starting with matchless