Definitions for superlative
səˈpɜr lə tɪv, sʊ-su·perla·tive

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. superlativenoun

   an exaggerated expression (usually of praise)

   "the critics lavished superlatives on it"

2. acme, height, elevation, peak, pinnacle, summit, superlative, meridian, tiptop, topnoun

   the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

   "his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty"; "the artist's gifts are at their acme"; "at the height of her career"; "the peak of perfection"; "summer was at its peak"; "...catapulted Einstein to the pinnacle of fame"; "the summit of his ambition"; "so many highest superlatives achieved by man"; "at the top of his profession"

3. superlative, superlative degreeadjective

   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'"

4. greatest, sterling(a), superlativeadjective

   highest in quality

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. superlativenoun

   The highest extent or degree of something.

2. superlativenoun

   The form of an adjective that expresses which of more than two items has the highest degree of the quality expressed by the adjective; in English, formed by appending "-est" to the end of the adjective (for some short adjectives only) or putting "most" before it.

   The superlative of "big" is "biggest"

3. superlativenoun

   An adjective used to praise something exceptional.

   Lincoln is amazing, wonderful, fantastic, and many other superlatives I can't think of right now!

4. superlativeadjective

   Exceptionally good; of the highest quality; superb.

5. superlativeadjective

   Of or relating to a superlative.

6. Etymology: From superlatyf, from superlatif, from superlativus, from superlatus, past participle of superfero, from super + fero.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. SUPERLATIVEadjective

   Etymology: superlatif, Fr. superlativus, Latin.

   1. Implying or expressing the highest degree.

   It is an usual way to give the superlative unto things of eminence; and when a thing is very great, presently to define it to be the greatest of all. Thomas Browne, Vulgar Errours.

   Some have a violent and turgid manner of talking and thinking; they are always in extremes, and pronounce concerning every thing in the superlative. Isaac Watts.

   2. Rising to the highest degree.

   The high court of parliament in England is superlative. Francis Bacon, Advice to Villiers.

   Martyrdoms I reckon amongst miracles; because they seem to exceed the strength of human nature; and I may do the like of superlative and admirable holiness. Francis Bacon.

   The generality of its reception is with many the persuading argument of its superlative desert; and common judges measure excellency by numbers. Joseph Glanvill.

   Ingratitude and compassion never cohabit in the same breast; which shews the superlative malignity of this vice, and the baseness of the mind in which it dwells. Robert South, Sermons.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Superlativeadjective

   lifted up to the highest degree; most eminent; surpassing all other; supreme; as, superlative wisdom or prudence; a woman of superlative beauty; the superlative glory of the divine character

2. Superlativeadjective

   expressing the highest or lowest degree of the quality, manner, etc., denoted by an adjective or an adverb. The superlative degree is formed from the positive by the use of -est, most, or least; as, highest, most pleasant, least bright

3. Superlativenoun

   that which is highest or most eminent; the utmost degree

4. Superlativenoun

   the superlative degree of adjectives and adverbs; also, a form or word by which the superlative degree is expressed; as, strongest, wisest, most stormy, least windy, are all superlatives

5. Etymology: [L. superlativus, fr. superlatus excessive, used as p. p. of superiorferre, but from a different root: cf. F. superlatif. See Elate, Tolerate.]

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1. Superlative

   In grammar, the superlative is the form of an adverb or adjective that expresses a degree of the adverb or adjective being used that is greater than any other possible degree of the given descriptor. English superlatives are typically formed with the suffix -est or the word most.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Superlative

   sū-pėr′la-tiv, adj. raised above others or to the highest degree: superior to all others: most eminent: (gram.) expressing the highest degree of a quality.—n. (gram.) the superlative or highest degree of adjectives and adverbs: any word or phrase full of exaggeration.—adv. Super′latively.—n. Super′lativeness, state of being superlative or in the highest degree. [L. superlativus—superlatus, pa.p. of superferre—super, above, ferre, to carry.]

Matched Categories

1. • Praise

How to pronounce superlative?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say superlative in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of superlative in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of superlative in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of superlative in a Sentence

1. Fox News:

   I really did n’t expect it, but I ’m absolutely thrilled – because I sort of started as a recurring character and we all collaborated into it being this wonderful, specific role that I ’m delighted to playm the whole ‘ Succession ’ cast is SUPERLATIVE and I ’m thrilled that so many of us have been acknowledged. This is just a fantastic thrill ! This show is absolutely a one-of-a-kind experience – Jesse is a raving genius and seems to have hired all the right people !

2. Anuj Somany:

   Far better than donating wealth to charity is making use of the same money in building organization that makes real, affordable product of superlative quality and also increases mass employment opportunity.

3. Charles Dickens:

   It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us, we were all going direct to heaven, we were all doing direct the other way - in short, the period was so far like the present period, that some of its noisiest authorities insisted on its being received, for good or for evil, in the superlative degree of comparison only.

4. Adam Sandler:

   A few weeks back when I was quote, unquote, snubbed by the academy, it reminded me when I briefly attended high school and was overlooked for the coveted yearbook superlative category best looking.

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