Meaning

noun an exaggerated expression (usually of praise)

noun the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

noun the superlative form of an adjective or adverb

originFrom Middle English superlatyf, from Old French superlatif, from Late Latin superlātīvus, from Latin superlātus (“carried above, over; extravagant, of hyperbole”), past participle of superfero (“carry over”), from super (“above”) + fero (“bear, carry”).

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