unique | Definition of unique

Synonyms and Antonyms of unique

1 of, relating to, or belonging to a single person

a comedian who brings a unique and twisted perspective to contemporary social issues

Synonyms of unique

idiomatic, individual, individualized, particular, patented, peculiar, personal, personalized, private, privy, separate, singular, subjective

Words Related to unique

characteristic, distinctive, intimate

identifying, idiosyncratic

especial, express, special, specific

independent, nonconformist, self-directed, self-sufficient

custom, customized, specialized

Near Antonyms of unique

broad, prevailing, prevalent, widespread

common, normal, regular, typical

Antonyms of unique

general, generic, popular, public, shared, universal

2 being out of the ordinary

the restaurant, specializing in fusion cuisine, provides a truly unique dining experience for those who can afford it

Synonyms of unique

aberrant, aberrated, abnormal, anomalous, atypical, especial, exceeding, exceptional, extraordinaire, extraordinary, freak, odd, peculiar, phenomenal, preternatural, rare, singular, uncommon, uncustomary, unusual, unwonted

Words Related to unique

conspicuous, notable, noticeable, outstanding, prominent, remarkable, salient, striking

bizarre, deviant, eccentric, freakish, monstrous, oddball, outlandish, quaint, strange, weird

incomprehensible, inconceivable, incredible, unimaginable, unthinkable

Near Antonyms of unique

everyday, familiar, frequent

Antonyms of unique

common, customary, normal, ordinary, typical, unexceptional, unextraordinary, usual

3 being the one or ones of a class with no other members

the Mapparium, a huge glass globe that visitors can walk through, is unique—there's not another one like it anywhere

Synonyms of unique

alone, lone, one, one-off, only, singular, sole, solitary, special, sui generis

Words Related to unique

single, solo, unaccompanied, unattended

incomparable, inimitable, matchless, peerless, unequaled (or unequalled), unmatched, unparalleled, unrivaled (or unrivalled), unsurpassable, unsurpassed

distinct, distinctive, individual, separate

Near Antonyms of unique

divers, manifold, multifarious, myriad

assorted, heterogenous, miscellaneous, mixed, motley, patchwork, promiscuous, varied

popular, prevailing, prevalent, rampant

perennial, recurrent, repeated

4 noticeably different from what is generally found or experienced

a unique ability to add large sums in his head

Synonyms of unique

curious, extraordinary, funny, odd, offbeat, out-of-the-way, peculiar, queer, rare, singular,