What does inimitable mean?
Inimitable means Beyond imitation, surpassing all others; matchless..
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/ɪnˈɪmɪtəbl̩/ · adjective
Beyond imitation, surpassing all others; matchless..
Moreover, a perfect Medal has its Profile and out-ſtroaks ſharp (Nummus aſper) and by no means rugged; the Figures clean and well poliſh'd; the Contours neatly trimm'd, and exactly round and carefully preſerv'd; that the Extancy and Relievos correſpond with the Ingraving, and have not ſuffer'd in Percuſſion; in all which, there is a certain Spirit of Antiquity and Excellency to be diſcern'd in Antient Medals almoſt inimitable.
Sterling himself, though he had the most picturesque and inimitable vocabulary of vituperation, was highly squeamish about ordinary smut or profanity. He had indeed that nice-Nelliness which is often characteristic of the Don Juan type.
Let's see you pay for your drink in your own inimitable fashion, huh? A song, Denton! How about it?
Use inimitable when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Inimitable means Beyond imitation, surpassing all others; matchless..
Common synonyms include incopiable, inimitable, uncopiable, unimitable.
Possible antonyms include imitable, commonplace.
Moreover, a perfect Medal has its Profile and out-ſtroaks ſharp (Nummus aſper) and by no means rugged; the Figures clean and well poliſh'd; the Contours neatly trimm'd, and exactly round and carefully preſerv'd; that the Extancy and Relievos correſpond with the Ingraving, and have not ſuffer'd in Percuſſion; in all which, there is a certain Spirit of Antiquity and Excellency to be diſcern'd in Antient Medals almoſt inimitable.
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