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superlative

/sjuːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/

noun

Meaning

  • The highest extent or degree of something.

  • (grammar) The form of an adjective that expresses which of several items has the highest degree of the quality expressed by the adjective; in English, formed by appending "-est" to the end of the adjective (for some short adjectives only) or putting "most" before it.

    "The superlative of "big" is "biggest"."

  • An adjective used to praise something exceptional.

    "Daniel is amazing, wonderful, fantastic, and many other superlatives I can’t think of right now!"

Synonyms

acme,
peak,
acme,
apex,
height,
zenith

adjective

Meaning

  • Exceptionally good; of the highest quality; superb.

  • (grammar) Of or relating to a superlative.

Synonyms

above and beyond,
exceptional,
extraordinary,
superb