Antonyms for inimitable


Grammar : Adj
Spell : ih-nim-i-tuh-buh l
Phonetic Transcription : ɪˈnɪm ɪ tə bəl


Definition of inimitable

Origin :
  • late 15c., from Latin inimitabilis "that cannot be imitated," from in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + imitabilis (see imitable). Related: Inimitably.
  • adj incomparable
Example sentences :
  • After that inimitable, unforgettable "Jamais, jamais, jamais!"
  • Extract from : « In the Heart of Vosges » by Matilda Betham-Edwards
  • It should not be surprising, then, that his work was not inimitable.
  • Extract from : « Why Bewick Succeeded » by Jacob Kainen
  • With this inimitable drawing we may compare the rocks in the foreground of the Llanthony.
  • Extract from : « Modern Painters Volume I (of V) » by John Ruskin
  • Burns had an inimitable ear for ballad feeling and for ballad rhythm and music.
  • Extract from : « The Balladists » by John Geddie
  • Patu said, almost reverently, "It is the inimitable Dupres."
  • Extract from : « The Memoires of Casanova, Complete » by Jacques Casanova de Seingalt
  • It is noted for being the birthplace of the inimitable Sterne.
  • Extract from : « A Tour in Ireland » by Arthur Young
  • Osborne resold this inimitable windfall to Dr Askew for sixty guineas.
  • Extract from : « The Book-Hunter » by John Hill Burton
  • And the legate; but the legate has described his emotions in his own inimitable manner.
  • Extract from : « The Reign of Mary Tudor » by W. Llewelyn Williams.
  • "Divil a taste," said Barny, with inimitable composure and pertinacity.
  • Extract from : « Stories of Comedy » by Various
  • Michael crunched one of the inimitable breakfast rusks in his teeth.
  • Extract from : « Michael » by E. F. Benson

Synonyms for inimitable

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