Supremest: meaning, definitions and examples

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supremest

 

[ suˈpriməst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

highest degree

The term 'supremest' refers to the highest or most supreme level of something. It is often used to indicate the utmost superiority or excellence among various entities. In comparison to other degrees of quality or rank, 'supremest' signifies being at the topmost position, unparalleled by any other. This term is rarely used in modern context and may appear in literary or poetic forms.

Synonyms

highest, paramount, supreme, topmost, utmost.

Examples of usage

  • The supremest leader of the nation inspired all.
  • She achieved the supremest grade in her class.
  • In his eyes, art was the supremest form of expression.

Translations

Translations of the word "supremest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 supremo

🇮🇳 सर्वश्रेष्ठ

🇩🇪 der Höchste

🇮🇩 tertinggi

🇺🇦 найвищий

🇵🇱 najwyższy

🇯🇵 最高の

🇫🇷 suprême

🇪🇸 supremo

🇹🇷 en yüksek

🇰🇷 최고의

🇸🇦 الأعلى

🇨🇿 nejvyšší

🇸🇰 najvyšší

🇨🇳 至高的

🇸🇮 najvišji

🇮🇸 æðsti

🇰🇿 ең жоғары

🇬🇪 ყველაზე მაღალი

🇦🇿 ən yüksək

🇲🇽 supremo

Etymology

The word 'supremest' is derived from the adjective 'supreme', which comes from the Latin 'supremus', meaning 'highest' or 'utmost'. The Latin term originates from 'supra', meaning 'above', combined with the superlative suffix '-est' that forms the highest degree of comparison. 'Supreme' has been part of the English lexicon since the early 15th century, and while 'supremest' is an infrequent variant, it has roots in the same linguistic lineage, signifying an extreme level of superiority. Over time, 'supreme' has been adopted in various contexts, including law, morality, and hierarchy, while 'supremest' serves as a superlative form that emphasizes the highest degree possible.