Superlative Meaning

There are 4 meaning(s) for word Superlative

Meaning 1 : the superlative form of an adjective or adverb

    Example : `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'

    Synonyms : superlative degree
Meaning 2 : highest in quality

    Synonyms : greatest,  sterling
Meaning 3 : the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

    Example : so many highest superlatives achieved by man

    Synonyms : acme,  elevation,  height,  meridian,  peak,  pinnacle,  summit,  tiptop,  top
Meaning 4 : an exaggerated expression (usually of praise)

    Example : the critics lavished superlatives on it