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superlative

2 noun
     
superlative2
1

the superlative

SLG the superlative form of an adjective or adverb. For example, 'biggest' is the superlative of 'big'. [↪ comparative]
2 [countable]SL a word that shows that you think someone or something is very good:
an actress who deserves superlatives
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