superlative
superlative /sʊˈpɝːlətɪv/
adjective
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(
)
Highest in quality
(
greatest
, sterling
, superlative
)
highest in quality
noun
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(
)
An exaggerated expression (usually of praise)
(
superlative
)
an exaggerated expression (usually of praise)
The critics lavished superlatives on it
the critics lavished superlatives on it
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The superlative form of an adjective or adverb
(
superlative
, superlative degree
)
the superlative form of an adjective or adverb
Fastest' is the superlative of the adjective fast'
fastest' is the superlative of the adjective fast'
Least famous' is the superlative degree of the adjective famous'
least famous' is the superlative degree of the adjective famous'
Most surely' is the superlative of the adverb surely'
most surely' is the superlative of the adverb surely'
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The highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
(
acme
, meridian
, pinnacle
, summit
, elevation
, height
, peak
, superlative
, tiptop
, top
)
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
His landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty
his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty
The artist's gifts are at their acme
the artist's gifts are at their acme
At the height of her career
at the height of her career
The peak of perfection
the peak of perfection
Summer was at its peak
summer was at its peak
...catapulted Einstein to the pinnacle of fame
...catapulted Einstein to the pinnacle of fame
The summit of his ambition
the summit of his ambition
So many highest superlatives achieved by man
so many highest superlatives achieved by man
At the top of his profession
at the top of his profession