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superlative

UK
/suːˈpɜːlətɪv/
US
/suˈpɜrlətɪv/

Translations

superlativenoun
superlatives
pl
UK
/suːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/
US
/suˈpɝː.lə.tɪv/
superlatifTerme de grammaire.
In the sentence 'She is the fastest runner on the team,' 'fastest' is the superlative form of 'fast'.
Dans la phrase « She is the fastest runner on the team », « fastest » est le superlatif de « fast ».
Additional translations
superlatifAu pluriel, désigne des éloges exagérés.
Synonyms
greatest
peak
ultimate
highest
paramount
top
finest
best
superlativeadjective
UK
/suːˈpɜːlətɪv/
US
/suˈpɜrlətɪv/
Typically not comparable; comparative and superlative forms are rare and generally considered nonstandard.
Her performance in the play was superlative, earning her a standing ovation.
Sa prestation dans la pièce était superlative, ce qui lui a valu une ovation debout.
Additional translations
superlatifTerme de grammaire.
Synonyms
supreme
excellent
outstanding
exceptional
paramount
ultimate
best
top-notch

Definitions

superlativenoun
The form of an adjective or adverb that expresses the highest degree of a quality, typically formed by adding '-est' or using 'most' or 'least'.
In the sentence 'She is the fastest runner on the team,' 'fastest' is the superlative form of 'fast'.
An exaggerated or hyperbolic expression of praise.
The critic's review was filled with superlatives, calling the film a masterpiece and a triumph.
superlativeadjective
Of the highest quality or degree; surpassing all others.
Her performance in the play was superlative, earning her a standing ovation.
Expressing the highest degree of a quality, typically used in grammar to describe adjectives or adverbs that denote the extreme or highest degree of something.
In the sentence 'She is the fastest runner,' the word 'fastest' is in the superlative form.
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