Superlative

[suː'pɜːlətɪv;sjuː-] or [su'pɝlətɪv]

Definition

(noun.) the superlative form of an adjective or adverb; '`fastest' is the superlative of the adjective `fast''; '`least famous' is the superlative degree of the adjective `famous''; '`most surely' is the superlative of the adverb `surely''.

(noun.) an exaggerated expression (usually of praise); 'the critics lavished superlatives on it'.

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Definition

(a.) Lifted up to the highest degree; most eminent; surpassing all other; supreme; as, superlative wisdom or prudence; a woman of superlative beauty; the superlative glory of the divine character.

(a.) Expressing the highest or lowest degree of the quality, manner, etc., denoted by an adjective or an adverb. The superlative degree is formed from the positive by the use of -est, most, or least; as, highest, most pleasant, least bright.

(n.) That which is highest or most eminent; the utmost degree.

(n.) The superlative degree of adjectives and adverbs; also, a form or word by which the superlative degree is expressed; as, strongest, wisest, most stormy, least windy, are all superlatives.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

a. Supreme, most eminent, greatest, most excellent.

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Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Supreme, transcendent, greatest, highest, extreme, surpassing, consummate,extraordinary

ANT:Common, ordinary, unremarkable

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Definition

adj. raised above others or to the highest degree: superior to all others: most eminent: (gram.) expressing the highest degree of a quality.—n. (gram.) the superlative or highest degree of adjectives and adverbs: any word or phrase full of exaggeration.—adv. Super′latively.—n. Super′lativeness state of being superlative or in the highest degree.

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