絶妙|ぜつみょうzetsumyou[0]heiban (flat)

1. na-adjective, no-adjectiveexquisite; superb; perfect; miraculous

• Synonym見事みごとNeutralNeutral word for something done splendidly; also means 'utterly', as in 「見事に負ける」. 「絶妙」 instead praises fine judgement — things being just right.
• Synonym秀逸しゅういつWrittenWritten word for something clearly first-rate, mostly said of works or ideas; 「絶妙」 stresses ingenuity that hits just the right note.
• Synonym出色しゅっしょくWrittenWritten word for conspicuously excellent, eye-catching quality; in everyday speech 「抜群」 is more common.
• Synonym秀抜しゅうばつWrittenRare written word for talent that towers above the crowd.
• Related優秀ゆうしゅうNeutralFor excellent ability or results, mostly said of people; 「絶妙」 is mostly about timing, degree or coordination.
• Related素晴らしいすばらしいNeutralThe most widely used word for 'wonderful'; 「絶妙」 stresses ingenuity carried to the utmost.
• Related立派りっぱNeutralPraises something splendid, impressive or worthy of admiration; the focus is on the overall impression.
• Related優れたすぐれたNeutralPrenominal form derived from the verb 「優れる」; describes outstanding ability or quality.
• Antonym拙劣せつれつWrittenAntonym: written word for clumsy, unskillful work, the opposite of 「絶妙」's ingenuity.
• Antonym凡庸ぼんようWrittenAntonym: written word for mediocre, unremarkable things, the opposite of 「絶妙」's superb skill.

Use 「絶妙」 when timing, degree or coordination come together just right, as in 「絶妙なタイミング」. For general praise pick 「見事」 or 「素晴らしい」; to evaluate people, 「優秀」. In writing, 「秀逸」 fits reviews of works and ideas and 「出色」 means conspicuously outstanding. Antonyms: 「拙劣」, 「凡庸」.

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