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superlative (s) (noun), superlatives (pl)
1. The form of an adjective or an adverb which is used to indicate the greatest degree of a particular quality: "Bravest" is the superlative of "brave" while "simplest" is the superlative of "simple".
2. An exaggerated or unreasonable expression of praise: The literary critics couldn't find enough superlatives to describe the author's new book.
Highest degree of excellence or comparison.
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An exaggerated or unreasonable expression of praise. (1)
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