superlative
/S UH0 P ER1 L AH0 T IH0 V/noun
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(grammar) The form of an adjective that expresses which of several items has the highest degree of the quality expressed by the adjective; in English, formed by appending "-est" to the end of the adjective (for some short adjectives only) or putting "most" before it.
“The superlative of "big" is "biggest".”
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An adjective used to praise something exceptional.
“Daniel is amazing, wonderful, fantastic, and many other superlatives I can’t think of right now!”
adjective
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Exceptionally good; of the highest quality; superb.
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(grammar) Of or relating to a superlative.
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