adjective
- of the highest quality or degree; excellent
noun
- the form of an adjective or adverb expressing the highest degree of a quality
- an exaggerated or extravagant expression of praise
Usage: grammar
Examples
- The chef’s superlative skills earned the restaurant three Michelin stars.
- Her performance was superlative, receiving a standing ovation.
- In English, ‘best’ is the superlative form of ‘good.’
- The superlative ‘fastest’ compares three or more things.
- The critic’s review was full of superlatives about the new movie.
- He spoke in superlatives when describing his vacation.
- The superlative quality of the fabric justified its high price.