Meaning & use

inimitable

adjective·Advanced

So distinctive or excellent that it cannot be imitated or equaled.

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The singer performed the song in her inimitable style, full of unexpected pauses.

His inimitable sense of humor made every meeting more enjoyable.

A note on using this word

Inimitable is almost always used approvingly, praising a quality unique to one person or thing.

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