superlative

superlative
[s(j)uːˈpəːlətɪv]
adjective
  1. of the highest quality or degree
    最高的；最好的
    a superlative piece of skill.
    一项最上乘的技能。
  2. (Grammar)(of an adjective or adverb) expressing the highest or a very high degree of a quality (e.g. bravest, most fiercely)
    (语法)（形容词，副词的）最高级的。 与positive 和 comparative相对
noun
  1. (Grammar)a superlative adjective or adverb
    (语法)形容词（或副词的）最高级
    ■(the superlative)the highest degree of comparison
    最高级
  2. (usu. superlatives)an exaggerated or hyperbolical expression of praise
    夸大的话，过分吹捧的言辞
    the critics ran out of superlatives to describe him.
    评论家们竭尽溢美之词描述他。
派生
superlatively
adverb
  1. [as submodifier]he was superlatively fit.
    他极其健康。
superlativeness
noun
语源
  1. late Middle English: from Old French superlatif, -ive, from late Latin superlativus, from Latin superlatus 'carried beyond', past participle of superferre
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