Supreme: meaning, definitions and examples

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supreme

 

[ sʊˈpriːm ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,807, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.