Superlative: meaning, definitions and examples
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superlative
[suหหpษหrlษtษชv ]
Definitions
comparative and superlative forms
Of or being the form of an adjective or adverb that expresses the highest or a very high degree of a quality but is used only when comparing three or more things.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| superlative |
Used to describe something of the highest quality or degree, often in a more formal or academic context.
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| best |
Commonly used in everyday language to indicate something that is superior to all others in quality, success, or performance.
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| greatest |
Often used to describe something or someone with exceptional ability, achievement, or quality, sometimes with a slight emotional or nostalgic undertone.
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| top |
Used to signify something or someone that is at the highest level, particularly in contexts like rankings or competitive fields.
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Examples of usage
- It was the superlative performance of her career.
- He spoke in the superlative about the new technology.
informal
Outstandingly good; very good.
Synonyms
excellent, exceptional, fantastic.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
|---|---|
| superlative |
Repeated by mistake. Please refer to the first entry for description and examples. |
| excellent |
Commonly used in both formal and informal settings to describe something of very high quality, but not necessarily the best.
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| exceptional |
Used to describe something that is not only of high quality but also stands out as being unusually good or extraordinary. Often implies rarity.
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| fantastic |
Used in informal settings to describe something that is very good or amazing. It has a more casual and enthusiastic tone.
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Examples of usage
- The dessert was absolutely superlative.
- We received superlative service at the restaurant.
Translations
Translations of the word "superlative" in other languages:
๐ต๐น superlativo
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคคเคฟเคถเคฏเฅเคเฅเคคเคฟ
๐ฉ๐ช Superlativ
๐ฎ๐ฉ superlatif
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐะนะฒะธัะธะน ัััะฟัะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ stopieล najwyลผszy
๐ฏ๐ต ๆไธ็ด (ใใใใใใใ ใ)
๐ซ๐ท superlatif
๐ช๐ธ superlativo
๐น๐ท รผstรผnlรผk derecesi
๐ฐ๐ท ์ต์๊ธ (choisanggeup)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชูุถูู
๐จ๐ฟ superlativ
๐ธ๐ฐ superlatรญv
๐จ๐ณ ๆ้ซ็บง (zuรฌ gฤo jรญ)
๐ธ๐ฎ superlativ
๐ฎ๐ธ hรกttstig
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐััะป ัำฉะท
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแแแฆแแแกแ แฎแแ แแกแฎแ (umaglesi kharisxi)
๐ฆ๐ฟ superlativ
๐ฒ๐ฝ superlativo
Etymology
The word 'superlative' originated from the Latin word 'superlativus', which means 'exaggerated' or 'excessive'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century. Over time, 'superlative' has come to be associated with expressing the highest degree of a quality or being exceptionally good.
See also: super, superb, superficial, superfluous, superior, supervise.