Supreme: meaning, definitions and examples

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supreme

[ sʊˈpriːm ]

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fashion

Highest in rank, authority, or power; paramount or dominant.

Synonyms

foremost, greatest, highest, top, ultimate

Examples of usage

She is considered the supreme authority on fashion trends.
The brand is known for its supreme quality products.

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legal

A judge of the highest rank in a court of law.

Synonyms

chief, head, leader, master, principal

Examples of usage

The Supreme Court is the highest court in the country.
The Supreme Judge delivered the final verdict.

Translations

Translations of the word "supreme" in other languages:

🇵🇹 supremo

🇮🇳 सर्वोच्च

🇩🇪 höchste

🇮🇩 tertinggi

🇺🇦 найвищий

🇵🇱 najwyższy

🇯🇵 最高の (saikō no)

🇫🇷 suprême

🇪🇸 supremo

🇹🇷 yüce

🇰🇷 최고의 (choegoui)

🇸🇦 أعلى

🇨🇿 nejvyšší

🇸🇰 najvyšší

🇨🇳 最高的 (zuìgāo de)

🇸🇮 najvišji

🇮🇸 æðsta

🇰🇿 жоғарғы

🇬🇪 უმაღლესი

🇦🇿 ali

🇲🇽 supremo

Word origin

The word 'supreme' originated from the Latin word 'supremus', meaning highest. It entered the English language in the late 15th century. The concept of supremacy has been prevalent in various societies throughout history, reflecting the human desire for authority and power.