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superlativeof the highest quality or degree; supreme

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: of the highest quality or degree; supreme

Pronunciation (IPA): /suːˈpɜːrlətɪv/

Korean meaning: 최고의, 최상급의

Korean pronunciation: 수**퍼**러티브

Example Sentences

  • The chef's superlative skills turned even instant ramen into a gourmet masterpiece.
  • Her superlative acting ability made the audience forget they were watching a play.
  • The wine critic used nothing but superlatives to describe the vintage bottle.

superlative

ADJECTIVE

//suːˈpɜːrlətɪv//

of the highest quality or degree; supreme

superlative concept
💡 Concept

a young pianist plays with perfect technique, fingers dancing across the keys with flawless precision. Every note flows seamlessly into the next, creating a masterful performance that captivates everyone present. The audience sits in complete silence, mesmerized by the extraordinary skill being displayed. As the final notes ring out, the entire concert hall erupts in thunderous applause and standing ovation. Distinguished judges nod approvingly while other competitors watch in admiration from the wings. performance of the highest quality and supreme excellence

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/suːˈpɜːrlətɪv/
🇬🇧 UK/suːˈpɜːlətɪv/

🌳Etymology

Prefixsuper--
Rootlat
Suffix--ive

Origin

From Latin 'superlativus', meaning 'carried above others' or 'supreme'. The word literally described something that was elevated or lifted above everything else.

🎵Rhyme

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🔗Collocations

superlative performance
superlative quality
superlative degree
superlative form
superlative achievement

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The chef's superlative skills turned even instant ramen into a gourmet masterpiece.

Her superlative acting ability made the audience forget they were watching a play.

The wine critic used nothing but superlatives to describe the vintage bottle.

😄 Fun example

My grandmother's superlative cooking makes five-star restaurants look like fast food.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

supremeexcellentoutstandingexceptionalsuperior

Antonyms

inferiormediocreworst

Related

comparativepositiveultimateparamount

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