Wordiyosuperlative
🇬🇧 UK/sju:'pә:lәtiv/🇺🇸 US
GREA2
Definitions
n.
The highest degree of a quality; the grammatical form of an adjective or adverb expressing the highest degree, e.g. 'best', 'most quickly'.
最高级；最高程度；（语法）最高级形式
adj.
Of the highest quality or degree; exceptionally good; relating to the grammatical superlative degree.
最高级的；无与伦比的；极好的
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.speak in superlatives用最高级表达／赞不绝口
- 2.superlative form最高级形式
- 3.superlative degree最高级程度
- 4.[reach the superlative]达到极致
Example Sentences
- 1.
Critics praised the chef's superlative cuisine at the award ceremony.
- 2.
In English grammar, 'fastest' is the superlative form of 'fast'.
- 3.
She spoke in superlatives, calling it the greatest performance she had ever seen.