unvergleichlich
unparalleled · incomparable
So besonders gut oder schön, dass nichts anderes gleich gut oder gleich schön ist.
Definition & meaning
Unvergleichlich means incomparable, matchless, or unequaled. It describes something so exceptional that nothing else compares to it.
It can also mean by far or incomparably when used to emphasize a comparison:
- Sie singt unvergleichlich schön. — She sings incomparably beautifully.
- Das ist unvergleichlich besser. — That is incomparably better.
Grammar & Word origin
It is an adjective or adverb. As an adjective, it takes endings before a noun: ein unvergleichliches Erlebnis — an incomparable experience.
It consists of un- (not) and vergleichlich (comparable), related to vergleichen (to compare).
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms
- einzigartig — unique; emphasizes being one of a kind rather than superior.
- unübertroffen — unsurpassed; emphasizes that nothing is better.
- beispiellos — unprecedented or unparalleled; often refers to the lack of a previous example.
Antonyms
- vergleichbar — comparable.
- gewöhnlich — ordinary; the opposite in the sense of not being exceptional.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Dieses Erlebnis ist unvergleichlich.adjective
This experience is unparalleled.
Die Sängerin hat eine unvergleichlich schöne Stimme.adverb
The singer has an incomparably beautiful voice.
Der Ausblick vom Gipfel war unvergleichlich beeindruckend.adverb
The view from the summit was incomparably impressive.
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