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su·per·la·tive
 superlative
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- pronunciation:
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puhr
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tihv
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su
puhr
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
of the finest kind or highest quality.
The restaurant is noted for its superlative cuisine.- synonyms:
- A one, best, finest, first-class, first-rate, sublime, superb
- antonyms:
- mediocre, poor
- similar words:
- ace, capital, classic, consummate, excellent, exceptional, exquisite, incomparable, inimitable, magnificent, nonpareil, outstanding, peerless, premium, prime, smashing, standout, sterling, super, superior, supreme, surpassing, tiptop, top, towering, virtuoso
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| definition 2: |
in grammar, denoting the form of adjectives and adverbs that indicates the highest or most extreme degree of comparison. (Cf. comparative, positive.)
"Newest" and "most readily" are the superlative forms of "new" and "readily". |
| definition 3: |
exaggerated or overdone, esp. in language.
He seemed somewhat superlative in his compliments.- synonyms:
- bombastic, exaggerated, overblown, overdone, overstated
- similar words:
- excessive, fustian, grandiloquent, grandiose, high-sounding, inflated, magniloquent, pompous, pretentious, tumid, turgid
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| related words: |
bully, celestial, choice, divine, matchless, select, splendid |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
in grammar, the superlative degree, or a word or form in this degree.
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| definition 2: |
one that is of the highest quality or degree.
- synonyms:
- best
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| derivations: |
superlatively (adv.), superlativeness (n.) |
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