0%

superlatively

su·per·la·tive
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [suh-pur-luh-tiv, soo-]
    • /səˈpɜr lə tɪv, sʊ-/
    • /suːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv.li/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [suh-pur-luh-tiv, soo-]
    • /səˈpɜr lə tɪv, sʊ-/

Definitions of superlatively word

  • adjective superlatively of the highest kind, quality, or order; surpassing all else or others; supreme; extreme: superlative wisdom. 1
  • adjective superlatively Grammar. of, relating to, or noting the highest degree of the comparison of adjectives and adverbs, as smallest, best, and most carefully, the superlative forms of small, good, and carefully. Compare comparative (def 4), positive (def 21). 1
  • adjective superlatively being more than is proper or normal; exaggerated in language or style. 1
  • noun superlatively a superlative person or thing. 1
  • noun superlatively the utmost degree; acme. 1
  • noun superlatively Grammar. the superlative degree. a form in the superlative. 1
See all 6 definitions of superlatively

Information block about the term

Origin of superlatively

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Late Latin superlātīvus, equivalent to Latin superlāt(us) hyperbolical (super- super- + -lātus, suppletive past participle of ferre to bear1) + -īvus -ive; replacing Middle English superlatif < Old French < Late Latin, as above

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Superlatively

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Superlatively

superlatively popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

superlatively usage trend in Literature

This diagram is provided by Google Ngram Viewer

Synonyms for superlatively

adv superlatively

  • admirably — worthy of admiration; inspiring approval, reverence, or affection.
  • astonishingly — causing astonishment or surprise; amazing: an astonishing victory; an astonishing remark.
  • cardinally — of prime importance; chief; principal: of cardinal significance.
  • conspicuously — easily seen or noticed; readily visible or observable: a conspicuous error.
  • dominantly — ruling, governing, or controlling; having or exerting authority or influence: dominant in the chain of command.

adverb superlatively

All 33 Synonyms of superlatively

Antonyms for superlatively

adverb superlatively

  • flawed — characterized by flaws; having imperfections: a flawed gem; a seriously flawed piece of work.
  • indefinite — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
All 2 Antonyms of superlatively

See also

Matching words

Was this page helpful?
Yes No
Thank you for your feedback! Tell your friends about this page
Tell us why?