su·per·la·tive
adjective/suːˈpɜːlətɪv/
/suːˈpɜːrlətɪv/
- excellent
synonym first-rate极好的;头等的;一流的 - a superlative performance
精彩绝伦的演出
- a superlative performance
- (grammar) relating to adjectives or adverbs that express the highest degree of something, for example best, worst, slowest and most difficult
compare comparativeTopics Languagea2(形容词或副词)最高级的
Word Originlate Middle English: from Old French superlatif, -ive, from late Latin superlativus, from Latin superlatus ‘carried beyond’, past participle of superferre.