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- [par-uh-gon, -guh n]
- /ˈpær əˌgɒn, -gən/
- /ˈpær.ə.ɡən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [par-uh-gon, -guh n]
- /ˈpær əˌgɒn, -gən/
Definitions of paragon word
- noun paragon a model or pattern of excellence or of a particular excellence: a paragon of virtue. Synonyms: ideal, standard, epitome, quintessence; example, exemplar, paradigm. 1
- noun paragon someone of exceptional merit: Just who is this paragon whose name is on everyone's lips? Synonyms: nonesuch, nonpareil. 1
- noun paragon Printing. a 20-point type. 1
- noun paragon an unusually large, round pearl. 1
- verb with object paragon Rare. to compare; parallel. 1
- verb with object paragon Archaic. to be a match for; rival. 1
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Origin of paragon
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
1540-50; < Middle French < Old Italian paragone comparison, perhaps < Greek parágōn, present participle of parágein ‘to bring side by side’
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Parts of speech for Paragon
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paragon popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
paragon usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for paragon
noun paragon
- allotrope — any of two or more physical forms in which an element can exist
- angel — Angels are spiritual beings that some people believe are God's servants in heaven.
- beau ideal — perfect beauty or excellence
- beau-ideal — a conception of perfect beauty.
- bort — an inferior grade of diamond used for cutting and drilling or, in powdered form, as an industrial abrasive
verb paragon
adj paragon
- dandy — A dandy is a man who thinks a great deal about his appearance and always dresses in smart clothes.
- five-star — having five stars to indicate rank or quality: a five-star general; a five-star brandy.
- flyest — clever; keen; ingenious.
- hunky-dory — about as well as one could wish or expect; satisfactory; fine; OK.
- immortal — not mortal; not liable or subject to death; undying: our immortal souls.
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