n an exaggerated expression (usually of praise)
the critics lavished superlatives on it
n the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
so many highest superlatives achieved by man
n the superlative form of an adjective or adverb
`fastest' is the superlative of the adjective `fast' `least famous' is the superlative degree of the adjective `famous' `most surely' is the superlative of the adverb `surely'
They taught him to channel that rage into superlative soccer skills, but it periodically erupted in violent outbursts.
If, as anticipated, several other Southern states--including North Carolina and, most prominently, Texas--get on the bandwagon, then Super Tuesday will need a new superlative.
In my view, it would not have happened as quickly as it did without Helmut's superlative leadership.
Jamestown High credo: 'Change the world' WILLIAMSBURG — Valedictorian Leah Walter gave out one last superlative for the year as she addressed her graduating class Saturday at William & Mary Hall.
June 16, 2013 - The Virginia Gazette
Elite talent abound in All-County softball superlative selections The Pinnacle Bank 2013 All-Johnson County softball team was announced this week and four schools were represented in the superlative selections, led by co-most valuable players Kalani Basham of Grandview and Sam Montes of Burleson.
June 15, 2013 - Cleburne Times-Review
Orson Welles in Ottawa Citizen Orson Welles said of Fellini, "He shows dangerous signs of being a superlative artist with little to say."
Bill Bidwill in International Herald Tribune It feels very good, it feels very good,Bidwill said. "I imagine there is some superlative I can add to it, but I can't add to it right now."
Ryan Crocker in Forbes At a time when US forces will continue to withdraw from Iraq, in recognition of the superlative security gains of the last few years, our relationship will develop in many other important ways,Crocker said.