Definizione monolingua

superlative

superlative (plural superlatives)

1. The highest extent or degree of something.
2. (grammar) The form of an adjective that expresses which of more than two items has the highest degree of the quality expressed by the adjective; in English, formed by appending ""-est"" to the end of the adjective (for some short adjectives only) or putting ""most"" before it.

   The superlative of ""big"" is ""biggest""

3. (informal) An adjective used to praise something exceptional.

   Lincoln is amazing, wonderful, fantastic, and many other superlatives I can’t think of right now!

superlative (not comparable)

1. Exceptionally good; of the highest quality; superb.
2. (grammar) Of or relating to a superlative.

Definizione dizionario superlative

	superlativo
	highest degree of something
	form of adjective expressing "most"
	adjective used to praise
	exceptionally good
	of or pertaining to a superlative

Altri significati:

The highest extent or degree of something.

(grammar) The form of an adjective that expresses which of more than two items has the highest degree of the quality expressed by the adjective; in English, formed by appending "-est" to the end of the adjective (for some short adjectives only) or putting "most" before it.

(grammar) Of or relating to a superlative.

Highest degree of comparison of adjectives and adverbs.

Exceptionally good; of the highest quality; superb.

(informal) An adjective used to praise something exceptional.