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superlative
01
of the highest or best kind possible within a field or industry
02
(grammar) describing the highest amount or degree of an adjective or adverb
Superlative
01
an exaggerated expression (usually of praise)
02
(grammar) describing adverbs or adjectives that indicate the highest level in degree, quality, size, etc.
03
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
superlative
adj
superlatively
adv
superlatively
adv
Example
The remodeling job was completed to a superlative level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Engineers designed the skyscraper to have superlative earthquake resistance and wind load capacity.
Their products are considered the gold standard and among the most superlative in the industry.
When comparing three or more items, use the superlative form to indicate the extreme end of the comparison.
In some languages, suppletion is common in comparative and superlative forms of adjectives, where entirely different words are used instead of inflection.
