superlative
soo pur luh tiv
- 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' - s highest in quality
- 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.