Paragon

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛrəˌɡɑːn/

Paragon (noun)

  1. a person or thing that is a perfect example of a quality or skill
  2. someone or something that is considered the best in a particular area

Examples

  • The teacher was a paragon of patience.
  • Her kindness made her a paragon of virtue.

Common collocations: paragon of virtue, paragon of patience, paragon of honesty, paragon of creativity, paragon of physical fitness

Synonyms of Paragon

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Paragon

  • When discussing imperfections.
  • When discussing average quality.