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Definition supreme in British English

supreme adjective

adjective
/sʊˈpriːm/
1

most important, or most powerful

Example

NATO's supreme commander in Kosovo

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1.1

used in the titles of government, legal, or military institutions that have the highest level of power

Example

the Supreme Court

Example

a meeting of the Supreme Council of State

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2

very great

Example

With a supreme effort of will, Isabel swallowed the medicine.

Example

Television exposure is of supreme importance in American politics.

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supreme confidence/arrogance

Example

He's a supreme example of the English eccentric.

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Definition supreme in British English