In English
- Example of superlative: "she is most beautiful "
Simply put the word 'superlative' is defined as
- (a noun) an exaggerated mode of expression (usually of praise): "the critics lavished superlatives on it";
- (an adjective) the greatest: the highest in quality;
- the superlative form of an adjective: "best" is the superlative form of "good", "most" when used together with an adjective or adverb.
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