English / word
superlative
noun, adjective A2MEANING IN ENGLISH
the form of an adjective or adverb expressing the highest degree of a quality
Of the highest quality or degree; expressing the extreme form of an adjective or adverb.
In context
01
In English, 'best' is the superlative form of 'good'.
02
Add -est to form the superlative of short adjectives.
Synonyms
excellent,outstanding,exceptional
Antonyms
ordinary,inferior,mediocre
Collocations
superlative performance,superlative quality,superlative degree