superlative

• 形容事物质量或程度达到最高级别；也指形容词或副词的最高级语法形式，用于三者或三者以上的比较。

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.

   最高级的

   • 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.

   同义词bestconsummateincomparablematchlesspeerlesssupremeunmatchedunsurpassed

   反义词inferiormediocrepoorsubstandard

• 名词，表示最高程度或最高品质的事物，常用于形容夸张的赞扬或发展的最高阶段；也指形容词或副词的最高级语法形式，表示极端程度。

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.

   过度的赞美

   • 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.

   同义词accoladeadulationcomplimentencomiumeulogyflatterypanegyricplauditpraiseravetribute

   反义词criticismdisparagementinsult

2. Highest degree or levelC1formal

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

   最高程度

   • 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.

   同义词acmeapexclimaxculminationheightpeakpinnaclesummitultimatezenith

   反义词minimumnadir

3. Grammatical formB2formal

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

   最高级

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