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adj
Having the power to carry something or someone above, over or beyond others.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: literally, not-comparable
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adj
Exceptionally good; of the highest quality.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, not-comparable
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Synonyms: above and beyond, exceptional, fabulous, extraordinary, superb
Antonyms: none provided
adj
Of or relating to the superlative degree (a degree of comparison of adjectives and adverbs).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
Topics: grammar, human-sciences, linguistics, sciences
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noun
The extreme (e.g. highest, lowest, deepest, farthest, etc) extent or degree of something.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: acme, apex, height, peak, zenith
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noun
The degree of comparison of an adjective or adverb used when comparing three or more entities in terms of a certain property or a certain way of doing something. In English, the superlative of superiority is formed by adding the suffix -est or the word most (e.g. tiniest, most fully); the superlative of inferiority, by adding the word least (e.g. least big, least fully).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: grammar, human-sciences, linguistics, sciences
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Synonyms: superlative degree
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: degree of comparison
noun
An adjective or adverb in the superlative degree.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: grammar, human-sciences, linguistics, sciences
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adjective satellite
highest in quality
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: greatest, sterling(a)
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noun
the superlative form of an adjective or adverb
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: superlative degree
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: adjective, adverb
noun
an exaggerated expression (usually of praise)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: praise, congratulations, kudos, extolment
noun
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: acme, height, elevation, peak, pinnacle, summit, meridian, tiptop, top
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: degree, level, stage, point
History
From Middle English superlatyf, from Old French superlatif, from Late Latin superlātīvus, from Latin superlātus (“carried above, over; extravagant, of hyperbole”), past participle of superfero (“carry over”), from super (“above”) + fero (“bear, carry”).
Across languages
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