Meaning & use

supreme

adjective·Academic

Highest in rank, authority, power, or quality; the greatest possible.

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The general council holds supreme authority over all decisions in the organization.

Winning the championship was the supreme achievement of her athletic career.

A note on using this word

Supreme is not usually graded with 'more' or 'most' since it already means the highest possible degree.

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Words with an opposite meaning

minorlowest

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