superlative

English Thesaurus

1. the superlative form of an adjective or adverb (noun.communication)

hypernym	:	adjective,
definition	:	a word that expresses an attribute of something (noun.communication)

hypernym	:	adverb,
definition	:	a word that modifies something other than a noun (noun.communication)

2. an exaggerated expression (usually of praise) (noun.communication)

hypernym	:	congratulations, extolment, kudos, praise,
definition	:	an expression of approval and commendation (noun.communication)

domain member usage	:	best,
definition	:	(superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities (adj.all)

domain member usage	:	worst,
definition	:	(superlative of `bad') most wanting in quality or value or condition (adj.all)

domain member usage	:	most,
definition	:	the superlative of `much' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by `the'; a quantifier meaning the greatest in amount or extent or degree (adj.all)

domain member usage	:	least,
definition	:	the superlative of `little' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by `the'; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree (adj.all)

domain member usage	:	most,
definition	:	(superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number (adj.all)

domain member usage	:	fewest,
definition	:	(superlative of `few' used with count nouns and usually preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the smallest in number (adj.all)

domain member usage	:	closest, nearest, nighest,
definition	:	(superlative of `near' or `close') within the shortest distance (adv.all)

3. the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development (noun.state)

hypernym	:	degree, level, point, stage,
definition	:	a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process (noun.state)

4. highest in quality (adj.all)

similar	:	superior,
definition	:	of high or superior quality or performance (adj.all)

5. the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development (noun.state)

derivation	:	elevate, lift, raise,
definition	:	raise in rank or condition (verb.change)

derivation	:	peak, top out,
definition	:	to reach the highest point; attain maximum intensity, activity (verb.motion)

derivation	:	advance, elevate, kick upstairs, promote, raise, upgrade,
definition	:	give a promotion to or assign to a higher position (verb.social)

derivation	:	exceed, go past, overstep, pass, top, transcend,
definition	:	be superior or better than some standard (verb.stative)

derivation	:	lead, top,
definition	:	be ahead of others; be the first (verb.stative)

derivation	:	meridian, prime,
definition	:	being at the best stage of development (adj.all)

derivation	:	greatest, sterling, superlative,
definition	:	highest in quality (adj.all)

6. highest in quality (adj.all)

derivation	:	acme, elevation, height, meridian, peak, pinnacle, summit, superlative, tiptop, top,
definition	:	the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development (noun.state)

7. the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development (noun.state)

derivation	:	elevate, lift, raise,
definition	:	raise in rank or condition (verb.change)

derivation	:	peak, top out,
definition	:	to reach the highest point; attain maximum intensity, activity (verb.motion)

derivation	:	advance, elevate, kick upstairs, promote, raise, upgrade,
definition	:	give a promotion to or assign to a higher position (verb.social)

derivation	:	exceed, go past, overstep, pass, top, transcend,
definition	:	be superior or better than some standard (verb.stative)

derivation	:	lead, top,
definition	:	be ahead of others; be the first (verb.stative)

derivation	:	meridian, prime,
definition	:	being at the best stage of development (adj.all)

derivation	:	greatest, sterling, superlative,
definition	:	highest in quality (adj.all)

8. highest in quality (adj.all)

derivation	:	acme, elevation, height, meridian, peak, pinnacle, summit, superlative, tiptop, top,
definition	:	the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development (noun.state)