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 superlative superlative /sʊˈpɝːlətɪv/

adjective

  1. () Highest in quality  ( greatest , sterling , superlative )
    highest in quality

noun

  1. () 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
  2. 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'
  3. The highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development  ( acme , meridian , pinnacle , elevation , peak , summit , superlative , tiptop , top , height )
    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