Synonyms for supreme
səˈprim, sʊ-supreme

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1. Supremenoun

   The Supreme Being; the Almighty; God.

   Synonyms:
   predominant, regnant, preponderant

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1. supreme

   In the strict sense, absolute, free from all limitation or control, and supreme, superior to all, can not properly be said of any being except the divine. Both words are used, however, in a modified sense, of human authorities; absolute then signifying free from limitation by other authority, and supreme exalted over all other; as, an absolute monarch, the supreme court. Absolute, in this use, does not necessarily carry any unfavorable sense, but as absolute power in human hands is always abused, the unfavorable meaning predominates. Autocratic power knows no limits outside the ruler's self; arbitrary power, none outside the ruler's will or judgment, arbitrary carrying the implication of wilfulness and capriciousness. Despotic is commonly applied to a masterful or severe use of power, which is expressed more decidedly by tyrannical. Arbitrary may be used in a good sense; as, the pronunciation of proper names is arbitrary; but the bad sense is the prevailing one; as, an arbitrary proceeding. Irresponsible power is not necessarily bad, but eminently dangerous; an executor or trustee should not be irresponsible; an irresponsible ruler is likely to be tyrannical. A perfect ruler might be irresponsible and not tyrannical. Authoritative is used always in a good sense, implying the right to claim authority; imperative, peremptory, and positive are used ordinarily in the good sense; as, an authoritative definition; an imperative demand; a peremptory command; positive instructions; imperious signifies assuming and determined to command, rigorously requiring obedience. An imperious demand or requirement may have in it nothing offensive; it is simply one that resolutely insists upon compliance, and will not brook refusal; an arrogant demand is offensive by its tone of superiority, an arbitrary demand by its unreasonableness; an imperious disposition is liable to become arbitrary and arrogant. A person of an independent spirit is inclined to resent an imperious manner in any one, especially in one whose superiority is not clearly recognized. Commanding is always used in a good sense; as, a commanding appearance; a commanding eminence. Compare DOGMATIC; INFINITE; PERFECT.

   Synonyms:
   absolute, arbitrary, arrogant, authoritative, autocratic, coercive, commanding, compulsive, compulsory, controlling, despotic, dictatorial, dogmatic, domineering, exacting, haughty, imperative, imperious, irresponsible, lordly, overbearing, peremptory, positive, tyrannical, unconditional, unequivocal

   Antonyms:
   accountable, complaisant, compliant, conditional, constitutional, contingent, docile, ductile, gentle, humble, lenient, limited, lowly, meek, mild, responsible, submissive, yielding

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1. supreme

   Synonyms:
   greatest, highest, first, predominant, paramount, principal, sovereign

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1. supremeadjective

   final or last in your life or progress

   "the supreme sacrifice"; "the supreme judgment"

   Synonyms:
   sovereign

   Antonyms:
   minimum, inferior, minimal, proximate, low-level, subordinate

2. sovereign, supremeadjective

   greatest in status or authority or power

   "a supreme tribunal"

   Synonyms:
   self-governing, autonomous, independent, sovereign

   Antonyms:
   minimal, proximate, inferior, minimum, low-level, subordinate

3. supremeadjective

   highest in excellence or achievement

   "supreme among musicians"; "a supreme endxxeavor"; "supreme courage"

   Synonyms:
   sovereign

   Antonyms:
   minimum, subordinate, low-level, minimal, inferior, proximate

4. supremeadjective

   greatest or maximal in degree; extreme

   "supreme folly"

   Synonyms:
   sovereign

   Antonyms:
   minimal, minimum, subordinate, low-level, inferior, proximate

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1. superion

   macro relativity of something objectively or logically superior

   1.a superion of thoughts conducted the night. 2.superion ahead of the competition were the champions.

   Submitted by anonymous on November 17, 2019  

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1. supremeadjective

   Synonyms:
   highest, greatest, paramount, predominant, principal, chief, leading, first

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1. supremeadjective

   Synonyms:
   transcendent, preëminent, superlative, paramount, predominant

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1. List of paraphrases for "supreme":

   supremo, suprema, highest, high, suprême, higher, upper, top, maximum, ultimate, senior, paramount, superior, overriding, higher-order

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1. Nathan Diament:

   It's akin to the fact that there are now three Jewish justices on the Supreme Court whereas decades ago, people would have said there's one Jewish seat on the Supreme Court, thankfully, Jews and Judaism are much more accepted as part of American society today than decades ago, where a Jew reaching high levels of leadership is accepted.

2. Mark Coyne:

   The Supreme Court decision speaks for The Supreme Court decision, and we are bound by The Supreme Court decision. Beyond The Supreme Court decision, we have no comment.

3. Samuel Johnson:

   The supreme end of education is expert discernment in all things--the power to tell the good from the bad, the genuine from the counterfeit, and to prefer the good and the genuine to the bad and the counterfeit.

4. Columnist George Will:

   [Democrats] say, ‘Well that burdens the exercise of a fundamental right,’ the Supreme Court has said that travel is a fundamental right. No one thinks that showing an ID at the airport burdens that fundamental right.

5. Dave Hartman:

   This is the report of a simple assault. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is not the subject of this simple assault. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh was not the person arrested, the arrest was made after the victim identified someone else as throwing a glass that hit him in the ear.