Superlative - in English

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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