World-beater
n.capable, energeticplayful
What it means
A person or thing capable of surpassing excellent competition.
Reach for it when giving forceful informal praise to someone or something capable of defeating the best
The small team developed a world-beater of an electric motor.
Choose between these
6- playful
top ability deserves brief slang praise
not when Ace is informal and sometimes dated.
- playful
exceptional performance attracts broad attention
not when Superstar praise can center fame over results.
- everyday
sustained strength drives exceptional output
not when Powerhouse can describe a team or institution, not delicate skill.
- warm
verified victory or advocacy is central
not when Champion may hold one title without sustained dominance.
- professional
current evidence makes victory likely
not when A frontrunner has not necessarily won.
- professional
record-breaker
a measured best has been surpassed
not when Record-breaking concerns one metric.
Said against
3- also-ran
- underdog
- failure
It naturally appears in
3- potential world-beater
The prototype looked like a potential world-beater after the endurance test.
- become a world-beater
Patient coaching helped the relay team become a world-beater.
- genuine world-beater
A genuine world-beater, she still reviewed every basic movement.