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Noun: superlative su'purlutiv- An exaggerated expression (usually of praise)
"the critics lavished superlatives on it" - The highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
"so many highest superlatives achieved by man"
- acme, height, elevation, peak, pinnacle, summit, meridian, tiptop, top - 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'"
- superlative degree
Adjective: superlative su'purlutiv- Highest in quality
- greatest, sterling
Derived forms: superlatives See also: superior, superlatively Type of: adjective, adverb, congratulations, degree, extolment, kudos, level, pat on the back, point, praise, stage Encyclopedia: Superlative |