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superlative
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superlative
Noun
  • The highest extent or degree of something.
  • The form of an adjective that expresses which of several 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. grammar
  • An adjective used to praise something exceptional. informal
Adjective
  • Exceptionally good; of the highest quality; superb.
  • Of or relating to a superlative. grammar