Meaning & use
superlative
Of the highest quality or degree; excellent beyond comparison.
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The critics gave the young violinist superlative reviews after her debut.
The hotel offered superlative service throughout our entire stay there.
A note on using this word
In grammar, the superlative is the form of an adjective or adverb expressing the highest degree, such as 'best' or 'fastest.'
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Another way to use it
2. noun
The grammatical form of an adjective or adverb that expresses the highest degree of a quality.
'Biggest' is the superlative of the adjective 'big.'
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