inimitable

IPA/ɪˈnɪmɪtəb(ə)l/
IPA/ɪˈnɪmɪtəb(ə)l/

inimitable — adjective

  • inimitablepositive
  • more inimitablecomparative
  • most inimitablesuperlative

1. so unusual, excellent, or original that nobody can copy or equal it

1.形容詞C1
釋義

so unusual, excellent, or original that nobody can copy or equal it

例句

The chef's inimitable cooking style drew diners from across the country.

attributive before noun: inimitable + [quality/noun]

Bao's inimitable voice made every song feel fresh and powerful.

同義詞
  • matchless

    even stronger emphasis on having no equal at all; slightly more poetic

  • unparalleled

    similar meaning but often used for achievements or records

  • unique

    broader — simply means 'one of a kind,' not necessarily excellent

  • peerless

    formal; emphasises having no equal among peers or contemporaries

反義詞
  • ordinary

    the opposite of extraordinary; easily found

  • commonplace

    the opposite of distinctive; unremarkable

  • imitable

    the direct antonym; can be copied

文法句型

inimitable + noun

be + inimitable

用法筆記

Almost always used as a compliment — the thing described as inimitable is assumed to be excellent, not just different. Common in formal writing about art, music, performance, and personal style.

常見錯誤

❌Her dancing was inimitable but not very skilled.
✅Her dancing was inimitable.
💡inimitable already implies very high quality; do not combine it with 'but' to introduce a negative.
❌The view from the mountain was unimaginable.
✅The view from the mountain was inimitable.
💡unimaginable means 'impossible to imagine,' while inimitable means 'impossible to copy.'