superlative

• Bezeichnet etwas von höchster Qualität oder höchstem Rang; in der Grammatik auch die Steigerungsform eines Adjektivs, die drei oder mehr Dinge vergleicht.

Describes something of the highest quality or degree; also refers to the grammatical form of an adjective used to compare three or more items.

1. Highest in qualityB2formal

   Of the highest quality, degree, or standard; excellent beyond compare.

   Hervorragend

   • The chef prepared a superlative meal that delighted all the guests.
   • Her performance in the play was truly superlative.
   • The museum has a superlative collection of Renaissance art.

   Synonymebestconsummateincomparablematchlesspeerlesssupremeunmatchedunsurpassed

   Antonymeinferiormediocrepoorsubstandard

• Substantiv, das den höchsten Grad oder die höchste Qualität von etwas bezeichnet, oft verwendet für eine übertriebene Lobrede oder den höchsten Entwicklungsstand sowie für die grammatische Steigerungsform von Adjektiven oder Adverbien, die den äußersten Grad angibt.

A noun referring to the highest degree or quality of something, often used to describe an exaggerated expression of praise or the highest stage of development, as well as the grammatical form of an adjective or adverb indicating the extreme degree.

1. Exaggerated expression of praiseC1formal

   An exaggerated or over-the-top expression of praise or admiration.

   Übertriebenes Lob

   • The critic's review was full of superlatives about the performance.
   • He spoke in superlatives when describing his new car.
   • Her speech was filled with superlatives for the retiring teacher.

   Synonymeaccoladeadulationcomplimentencomiumeulogyflatterypanegyricplauditpraiseravetribute

   Antonymecriticismdisparagementinsult

2. Highest degree or levelC1formal

   The highest level or degree attainable; the ultimate stage of development.

   Höchste Stufe

   • The artist reached the superlative of his career with that masterpiece.
   • This achievement represents the superlative of human ingenuity.
   • The team performed at the superlative of their abilities.

   Synonymeacmeapexclimaxculminationheightpeakpinnaclesummitultimatezenith

   Antonymeminimumnadir

3. Grammatical formB2formal

   The superlative form of an adjective or adverb, used to indicate the highest degree of a quality.

   Superlativ

   • 'Best' is the superlative of 'good'.
   • In the sentence 'She is the tallest', 'tallest' is a superlative.
   • The superlative of 'fast' is 'fastest'.