Synonyms for superlative
səˈpɜr lə tɪv, sʊ-su·perla·tive

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1. superlativenoun

   Exceptionally good; of the highest quality; superb.

   Synonyms:
   above and beyond, extraordinary, exceptional, superb

2. superlativenoun

   Of or relating to a superlative.

   The superlative of big is biggest

   Synonyms:
   acme, peak

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1. superlative

   Synonyms:
   supreme, transcendent, greatest, highest, extreme, surpassing, consummate, extraordinary

   Antonyms:
   common, ordinary, unremarkable

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1. superlativenoun

   an exaggerated expression (usually of praise)

   "the critics lavished superlatives on it"

   Synonyms:
   tiptop, top, peak, summit, meridian, pinnacle, acme, height, superlative degree, elevation

   Antonyms:
   inferior

2. acme, height, elevation, peak, pinnacle, summit, superlative, meridian, tiptop, topnoun

   the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

   "his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty"; "the artist's gifts are at their acme"; "at the height of her career"; "the peak of perfection"; "summer was at its peak"; "...catapulted Einstein to the pinnacle of fame"; "the summit of his ambition"; "so many highest superlatives achieved by man"; "at the top of his profession"

   Synonyms:
   top of the inning, bloom, heyday, efflorescence, blossom, teetotum, crown, upper side, aggrandisement, visor, aggrandizement, crest, line of longitude, lift, peak, stature, elevation, point, upside, spinning top, vizor, prime, big top, apex, round top, raising, eyeshade, tallness, natural elevation, extremum, top side, whirligig, meridian, superlative degree, acme, circus tent, pinnacle, flower, flush, cover, bill, summit meeting, top, height, tiptop, vertex, summit, tip, altitude

   Antonyms:
   inferior

3. superlative, superlative degreeadjective

   the superlative form of an adjective or adverb

   "`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:
   tiptop, top, peak, summit, meridian, pinnacle, acme, height, superlative degree, elevation

   Antonyms:
   inferior

4. greatest, sterling(a), superlativeadjective

   highest in quality

   Antonyms:
   inferior

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1. • Praise

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1. superlativeadjective

   Synonyms:
   supreme, most eminent, greatest, most excellent

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1. Adam Sandler:

   A few weeks back when I was quote, unquote, snubbed by the academy, it reminded me when I briefly attended high school and was overlooked for the coveted yearbook superlative category best looking.

2. Fox News:

   I really did n’t expect it, but I ’m absolutely thrilled – because I sort of started as a recurring character and we all collaborated into it being this wonderful, specific role that I ’m delighted to playm the whole ‘ Succession ’ cast is SUPERLATIVE and I ’m thrilled that so many of us have been acknowledged. This is just a fantastic thrill ! This show is absolutely a one-of-a-kind experience – Jesse is a raving genius and seems to have hired all the right people !