superlative

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   the superlative form of an adjective or adverb

   `fastest' is the superlative of the adjective `fast'

2. 2
   noun

   an exaggerated expression of praise

   The critics lavished superlatives on it.

3. 3
   adj

   Exceptionally good; of the highest quality.

   The Governor-General was entertaining at a civil banquet in the evening. He is reported as having made a “superlative speech, congratulating the Victorians on their loyalty; […].”

4. 4
   noun

   The extreme (e.g. highest, lowest, deepest, farthest, etc) extent or degree of something.

   A twist is accordingly something especially good, and a big twist is the superlative of excellence.

5. 5
   noun

   An adjective or adverb in the superlative degree.

   Daniel is amazing, wonderful, fantastic, and many other superlatives I can’t think of right now!

6. 6
   adj

   highest in quality

7. 7
   noun

   the highest level or degree attainable

8. 8
   adj

   Having the power to carry something or someone above, over or beyond others.

Etymology

From Middle English superlatyf, from Old French superlatif, from Late Latin superlātīvus, from Latin superlātus (“carried above, over; extravagant, of hyperbole”), past participle of superfero (“carry over”), from super (“above”) + fero (“bear, carry”).