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superlative

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1. superlative - Noun

2. superlative - Adjective

3. superlative - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Lifted up to the highest degree; most eminent; surpassing all other; supreme; as, superlative wisdom or prudence; a woman of superlative beauty; the superlative glory of the divine character.

Expressing the highest or lowest degree of the quality, manner, etc., denoted by an adjective or an adverb. The superlative degree is formed from the positive by the use of -est, most, or least; as, highest, most pleasant, least bright.

That which is highest or most eminent; the utmost degree.

The superlative degree of adjectives and adverbs; also, a form or word by which the superlative degree is expressed; as, strongest, wisest, most stormy, least windy, are all superlatives.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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A 300g rump steak, a portion of beef dripping chips and a sauce of your choice would usually set you back £30 at the superlative steak restaurants. Source: Internet

1 —may end in –īs Comparative and superlative forms of adjectives As in English, adjectives have superlative and comparative forms. Source: Internet

Adverbs' superlative forms are made in the same way in which first and second declension adjectives' adverbs are made. Source: Internet

Although the critics were superlative in their praise, see for example The Times, July 10, 1848 some expressed disappointment at the unremittingly dark portrayal of human nature, fearing Thackeray had taken his dismal metaphor too far. Source: Internet

As the concept of the poet laureate has spread, the term "laureate" has come in English to signify recognition for preeminence or superlative achievement ( cf. Nobel laureate ). Source: Internet

Comparative and superlative adverbs are formed in the same manner as comparative and superlative adjectives: by placing a specific particle before the adverb receiving the comparison. Source: Internet

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