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superlative
has definitions from the fields of grammar,linguistics
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[ noun ] an exaggerated expression (usually of praise)
Examples "the critics lavished superlatives on it" Used in print (High Fidelity, 11:10...)The piano performance on this Trout is one that really demands a search for superlatives . |
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[ adjective ] highest in quality
Used in print (High Fidelity, 11:10...)The Hephzibah_Menuhin-Amadeus_Quartet ( Angel ) and Victor_Babin-Festival_Quartet ( RCA_Victor ) editions give us superlative string playing ( both in symphonic style ) crippled by unimaginative piano playing . Related terms |
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[ noun ] the highest level or degree attainable
Examples : "his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty" "at the height of her career" "the peak of perfection" "summer was at its peak" the pinnacle of fame" "the summit of his ambition" |
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[ noun ] (grammar,linguistics) the superlative form of an adjective
Examples "`best' is the superlative form of `good'" Related terms |
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