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supreme

su·preme

supreme

 
 
pronunciation:
s prim
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: having the highest rank, position, or authority.
He was the supreme commander of the forces in Europe.
synonyms:
first, foremost, leading, paramount, preeminent
antonyms:
inferior, subordinate
similar words:
almighty, celestial, chief, head, predominant, regnant, reigning, ruling, sovereign, superior, top, uppermost
definition 2: greatest in degree, character, or importance.
This ballet allowed him to demonstrate his supreme talent as a dancer.They looked up to her as their supreme decision-maker.
synonyms:
main, prime, sublime, superlative, utmost, uttermost
similar words:
best, cardinal, celestial, chief, consummate, extreme, finest, grand, incomparable, leading, matchless, nonpareil, paramount, peak, peerless, predominant, primary, principal, sovereign, top
definition 3: ultimate.
In imitating his work she gave him the supreme compliment.
synonyms:
greatest, maximal, maximum, ultimate
antonyms:
insignificant
similar words:
consummate, crowning, utmost, uttermost
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derivation: supremely (adv.)
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