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Meaning of superlative

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

superlative

Pronunciation:/sjuːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv//suˈpɝː.lə.tɪv/

noun

Definitions

  1. The highest extent or degree of something.

    Synonyms:acmeapexheightzenith
  2. (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.

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

  3. An adjective used to praise something exceptional.

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

adjective

Definitions

  1. Exceptionally good; of the highest quality; superb.

  2. (grammar) Of or relating to a superlative.