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superlatively

superlatively adverb: in a superlative manner; in the greatest possible way.

Adverb

superlatively (comparative more superlatively, superlative most superlatively)

  1. In a superlative manner; in the greatest possible way.
    • We may form judgments of Italy widely different, according to circumstances. Sometimes the evil that has been said of it accords with what we see, and at others it appears superlatively unjust.1807, [Germaine] de Staël Holstein, translated by D[ennis] Lawler, “[Book XIX. Oswald’s return to Italy.] Chap[ter] VII.”, in Corinna; or, Italy. […], volume V, London: […] Corri, […]; and sold by...

Forms of superlatively

comparativemore superlatively
superlativemost superlatively

Origin of superlatively

From superlative + -ly.

Words formed from superlatively

Questions about superlatively

What does superlatively mean?
Superlatively means in a superlative manner; in the greatest possible way.
What part of speech is superlatively?
Superlatively is an adverb.

Words near superlatively in the dictionary

  1. superlations
  2. superlative
  3. superlative degree
  4. superlative of inferiority
  5. superlative of superiority
  6. superlatively
  7. superlativeness
  8. superlativenesses
  9. superlatives
  10. superlativity
  11. superlattice

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