superlative, n.
(superlatives)
freq. cnt. 1
(superlatives)
freq. cnt. 1
an exaggerated expression (usually of praise)
<noun.communication> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
superlative
sample sentences
"the critics lavished superlatives on it"
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member of this domain (usage)
hypernym
the superlative form of an adjective or adverb
<noun.communication>
superlative superlative degree
sample sentences
"`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'"
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
<noun.state> freq. cnt.: 10 freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1
acme elevation height meridian peak pinnacle summit superlative tiptop top
sample sentences
"his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty""the artist's gifts are at their acme"
"at the height of her career"
"the peak of perfection"
"summer was at its peak"
"...catapulted Einstein to the pinnacle of fame"
"the summit of his ambition"
"so many highest superlatives achieved by man"
"at the top of his profession"
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hypernym