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superlative
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superlative
Noun
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The superlative is the highest level of something.
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The superlative form of an adjective is the form of the adjective that shows which thing has the most of a certain quality when you compare more than two things; the superlative form is often made by adding "-est" to the end of the adjective or by putting "most" before it.
The superlative of "pretty" is "prettiest".
The superlative of "diverse" is "most diverse".
The superlative of "cool" is "coolest".
The superlative of "big" is "biggest".
superlative
Adjective
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If something is superlative, it is very good; it is superb.
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Related to a superlative.
superlative
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noun
an exaggerated expression (usually of praise)
the critics lavished superlatives on it
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adjective
(= greatest)
highest in quality
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noun
(= superlative degree)
the superlative form of an adjective or adverb
'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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noun
(= acme, height, peak, pinnacle, summit, top)
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty
the artist's gifts are at their acme
at the height of her career
the peak of perfection
summer was at its peak
...catapulted Einstein to the pinnacle of fame
the summit of his ambition
so many highest superlatives achieved by man
at the top of his profession
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