definition of
superlative

[1] #1 superlative n. an exaggerated expression (usually of praise); "the critics lavished superlatives on it". wn

[2] #2 superlative s. [greatest, sterling] highest in quality. wn

[3] #3 superlative n. [acme, height, elevation, peak, pinnacle, summit, meridian, tiptop, top] 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"; "...catap. wn

[4] #4 superlative n. [superlative degree] 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'". wn