superlative

Noun
  1. An exaggerated expression (usually of praise) (synset 106706615)
    "the critics lavished superlatives on it"
    domain member usage:
    • best - (superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities
    • worst - (superlative of `bad') most wanting in quality or value or condition
    • most - the superlative of `much' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by `the'; a quantifier meaning the greatest in amount or extent or degree
    • least - the superlative of `little' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by `the'; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
    • most - (superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number
    • fewest - (superlative of `few' used with count nouns and usually preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the smallest in number
    • closest, nearest, nighest - (superlative of `near' or `close') within the shortest distance
    is a type of: congratulations, extolment, kudos, praise - an expression of approval and commendation
  2. The highest level or degree attainable;
    The highest stage of development (synset 113963489)
    "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"
    is a type of: degree, level, point, stage - a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
    same as: acme, elevation, height, meridian, peak, pinnacle, summit, tiptop, top
  3. The superlative form of an adjective or adverb (synset 106334277)
    "`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'"
    is a type of:
    • adjective - a word that expresses an attribute of something
    • adverb - a word that modifies something other than a noun
    same as: superlative degree
Adjective
  1. Highest in quality (synset 302351683)
    similar to: superior - of high or superior quality or performance
    same as: greatest, sterling

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