Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

superlative

Adjective / Noun
/səˈpɜːr.lə.t̬ɪv/
Definition
The highest degree of comparison for adjectives and adverbs.
Examples
  • She is the superlative student in her class.
  • This is the superlative example of what we can achieve.
Meaning
A superlative describes something as being the best or most extreme when compared to others in its category.
Synonyms
  • Ultimate
  • Supreme
  • Best