superlative
adjectiveOf the highest order, quality, or degree; surpassing or superior to all others.
adjectiveExcessive or exaggerated.
adjectiveOf, relating to, or being the extreme degree of comparison of an adjective or adverb, as in best or brightest.
nounSomething of the highest possible excellence.
nounThe highest degree; the acme.
nounThe superlative degree.
nounAn adjective or adverb expressing the superlative degree, as in brightest, the superlative of the adjective bright, or most brightly, the superlative of the adverb brightly.
Raised to or occupying the highest pitch, position, or degree; most eminent; surpassing all other; supreme: as, a man of superlative wisdom.
In grammar, noting that form of an adjective or an adverb which expresses the highest or utmost degree of the quality or manner: as, the superlative degree of comparison.