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Definition superlative in British English

superlative noun

noun
/sʊˈpɜː(r)lətɪv/
1

an expression or word used for saying that something is extremely good

Example

This new production has won superlatives from the critics.

Synonyms and related words
acrostic adjacency pair Americanism
2

the superlative form of an adjective or an adverb

Synonyms and related words
adj. adjective adjective group adv. adverb adverbial
Definition superlative in British English