noun
- the form of an adjective or adverb that expresses the highest or most extreme degree of a quality
- exaggerated expressions of praise or admiration
Usage: grammar
Examples
- Students learned to form superlatives by adding ‘-est’ to short adjectives.
- Words like ‘best,’ ‘worst,’ and ‘most beautiful’ are superlatives.
- The grammar test included questions about comparatives and superlatives.
- She spoke in superlatives about her favorite teacher.
- The review was full of superlatives praising the restaurant.
- His speech contained too many superlatives to be believable.
- The coach avoided superlatives when discussing the team’s performance.