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superlative

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Lifted up to the highest degree; most eminent; surpassing all other; supreme; as, superlative wisdom or prudence; a woman of superlative beauty; the superlative glory of the divine character.(adjective)

source: webster1913

an exaggerated expression (usually of praise)(noun.communication)

Example:
The critics lavished superlatives on it.

source: wordnet30
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development(noun.state)

Example:
So many highest superlatives achieved by man.

Synonym:
acme, elevation, height, meridian, peak, pinnacle, summit, tiptop, top

source: wordnet30
the superlative form of an adjective or adverb(noun.communication)

Example:
`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'.

Synonym:
superlative degree

source: wordnet30
That which is highest or most eminent; the utmost degree.(noun)

source: webster1913

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