superlative
UK/sju:'pә:lәtiv/US
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Definitions
adj.
Of the very highest quality or degree; excellent.
最高的，极好的，无与伦比的。
n.
(grammar) The form of an adjective or adverb expressing the highest degree, e.g. 'best,' 'fastest.'
（语法）最高级形式（如 best、fastest）。
n.
An exaggerated or extravagant expression of praise (usually plural).
溢美之词，极致的赞美（常用复数）。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedsuper- (above) + lāt (carried) + -ive = 'carried above everything.' A quality lifted higher than all rivals is superlative — the top. Grammar borrows the word for the highest degree (best, biggest), and 'to speak in superlatives' is to pile on top-tier praise.
Root lat still carries 15 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.speak in superlatives赞不绝口；用最高级表达
- 2.superlative form最高级形式
- 3.superlative degree最高级程度
- 4.superlative quality极高的品质
Example Sentences
- 1.
The chef received superlative reviews for the new menu.
- 2.
'Best' is the superlative form of 'good.'
- 3.
Critics ran out of superlatives to describe the film.