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superlative

/sə'pɜrlətɪv/

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noun
the superlative form of an adjective or adverb
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"`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'"

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superlative degree

type of:
adverb adjective
adjective
highest in quality
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greatest sterling superior
noun
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
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"so many highest superlatives achieved by man"

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acme elevation height meridian peak pinnacle summit tiptop top

type of:
degree stage level point
noun
an exaggerated expression (usually of praise)
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"the critics lavished superlatives on it"

type of:
praise extolment kudos congratulations

Examples of superlative

"`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'"
"so many highest superlatives achieved by man"
"the critics lavished superlatives on it"