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Synonyms of superlative

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Another word for superlative is above and beyond. Other synonyms of superlative are exceptional, fabulous, extraordinary, superb and acme.

Synonyms and similar words for superlative

adjectiveExceptionally good; of the highest quality.

nounThe extreme (e.g. highest, lowest, deepest, farthest, etc) extent or degree of something.

nounThe degree of comparison of an adjective or adverb used when comparing three or more entities in...

  • superlative degreeThe degree of comparison of an adjective or adverb used when comparing three or more entities in terms of a certain...

Meaning of superlative

  1. adjective Having the power to carry something or someone above, over or beyond others.
  2. adjective Exceptionally good; of the highest quality.
  3. adjective Of or relating to the superlative degree (a degree of comparison of adjectives and adverbs).

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Questions about synonyms of superlative

What is another word for superlative?
Superlative has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as above and beyond, exceptional, fabulous, extraordinary, superb, acme, apex and height.
What does superlative mean?
Superlative means having the power to carry something or someone above, over or beyond others.

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