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单词 inimitable
释义

inimitable

adjective

in·​im·​i·​ta·​ble (ˌ)i-ˈni-mə-tə-bəl How to pronounce inimitable (audio)
: not capable of being imitated : matchless
her own inimitable style
inimitableness noun
inimitably
(ˌ)i-ˈni-mə-tə-blē How to pronounce inimitable (audio)
adverb

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How Should You Use inimitable?

Something that is inimitable is, literally, not able to be imitated. In actual usage the word describes things so uniquely extraordinary as to not be copied or equaled, which is why you often hear it used to praise outstanding talents or performances. (The antonym imitable describes things that are common or ordinary and could easily be replicated or surpassed.) Inimitable derives via Middle English from Latin inimitabilis. Be careful not to confuse it with inimical or inimicable, two adjectives meaning "hostile" or "harmful"; those words derive from the same Latin root that gave English enemyinimīcus.

Synonyms

  • incomparable
  • matchless
  • nonpareil
  • only
  • peerless
  • unequaled
  • unequalled
  • unexampled
  • unmatched
  • unparalleled
  • unrivaled
  • unrivalled
  • unsurpassable
  • unsurpassed
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Example Sentences

an inimitable performer of violin solos
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin inimitabilis, from in- + imitabilis imitable

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

inimitable

adjective

as in only
having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability an inimitable performer of violin solos

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • only
  • incomparable
  • extraordinary
  • exceptional
  • excellent
  • matchless
  • unparalleled
  • unequaled
  • unrivaled
  • peerless
  • unsurpassable
  • beautiful
  • unique
  • unsurpassed
  • nonpareil
  • unmatched
  • exceptional
  • wonderful
  • unexampled
  • immense
  • unrivalled
  • unequalled
  • great
  • superb
  • unusual
  • uncommon
  • lovely
  • marvelous
  • divine
  • heavenly
  • singular
  • rare
  • stellar
  • marvellous
  • fabulous
  • out of sight
  • terrific
  • famous
  • awesome
  • classic
  • special
  • splendid
  • sterling
  • superlative
  • fantastic
  • quality
  • fine
  • superior
  • choice
  • alone
  • grand
  • sensational
  • noble
  • dynamite
  • capital
  • crackerjack
  • nifty
  • groovy
  • fab
  • dandy
  • fantabulous
  • preferred
  • prize
  • better
  • prime
  • par excellence
  • cracking
  • primo
  • prizewinning
  • brave
  • keen
  • supernal
  • banner
  • neat
  • frontline
  • swell
  • wizard
  • first-rate
  • top-notch
  • corking
  • peachy
  • number one
  • radical
  • boss
  • dope
  • righteous
  • first-class
  • brag
  • high-class
  • top
  • gangbuster
  • gangbusters
  • bumper
  • boffo
  • fancy
  • hype
  • bonny
  • jim-dandy
  • tip-top
  • bully
  • bang-up
  • peachy keen
  • phat
  • cool
  • mean
  • five-star
  • first-string
  • out-of-sight
  • gone
  • blue-chip
  • numero uno
  • bonnie
  • A-OK
  • hot
  • No. 1
  • high-grade
  • down
  • A1

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • usual
  • familiar
  • common
  • ordinary
  • ubiquitous
  • normal
  • frequent
  • commonplace
  • worst
  • everyday
  • routine
  • lesser
  • garden
  • inferior
  • worse
  • low
  • poor
  • lower
  • unacceptable
  • bad
  • inferior
  • unsatisfactory
  • deficient
  • bastard
  • household
  • lousy
  • substandard
  • lame
  • off
  • ill
  • paltry
  • wanting
  • substandard
  • depressed
  • bush
  • execrable
  • mediocre
  • terrible
  • awful
  • dissatisfactory
  • atrocious
  • wretched
  • pathetic
  • vile
  • punk
  • rotten
  • bush-league
  • low-grade
  • second-rate
  • second-class
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