Superlative (Noun)
Meaning 1
An exaggerated expression (usually of praise); "the critics lavished superlatives on it".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The singer's breathtaking performance earned her a barrage of superlatives from the audience.
- He received superlatives from his peers for his exceptional leadership skills during the project.
- The fashion designer's latest collection was showered with superlatives from the media and critics alike.
- The review was full of superlatives, describing the movie as "life-changing" and "a masterpiece".
- The manager heaped superlatives on the team for their outstanding work on the project.
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Meaning 2
The highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development; "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".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 3
The superlative form of an adjective or adverb; "`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'".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.