Paragon – Meaning, Definition, Synonyms and Antonyms
Paragon is a noun in English for a model of excellence—someone or something held up as the best example of a quality.
Meaning:
In everyday English, a paragon is a person or thing regarded as the ideal standard: the “best of its kind” that others can look to.
Definition:
A paragon is a person or thing considered a perfect example of a particular quality. It can be used for people (a paragon of virtue) or things (a paragon of design). The word often emphasizes not just quality, but a near-golden-standard level of excellence.
Example Sentences:
- In her new role, she became a paragon of patience with difficult customers.
- The book is a paragon of clear writing and practical advice for students.
- During the audit, the team leader was a paragon of honesty and fairness in every decision.
Paragon Synonyms:
- Ideal
- Exemplar
- Model
- Archetype
- Standard
- Perfect Perfect
- Exemplary (as an example of excellence)
- Exceptional
Paragon Antonyms:
- Flaw
- Deficiency
- Imperfection
- Aberration
- Inadequacy
- Poor (where performance falls short)
- Mediocrity
- Paradise (used contrastively in phrases about “not quite heaven” or unrealistic ideals)
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