superlative
/sʊpˈɝlətɪv/ · 4 syllables
Meaning
adjective
- highest in quality
noun
- an exaggerated expression (usually of praise)
“the critics lavished superlatives on it” - the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
“his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty” - the superlative form of an adjective or adverb
“`fastest' is the superlative of the adjective `fast'”
Synonyms for superlative
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