What does super-superlative mean?
Super-superlative means (rare) Beyond merely superlative; of the very highest or greatest quality; truly superb..
Super-superlative
/ˌsuːpəˈɹsuːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/ · adjective
Meaning
(rare) Beyond merely superlative; of the very highest or greatest quality; truly superb..
Definitions by Sense
- (rare) Beyond merely superlative; of the very highest or greatest quality; truly superb.
- (rare) A degree that is beyond the usual superlative; a super-superlative form.
Example Sentences
Near-synonym: super-duper (informal)
His tongue was eternally running in praise of her super-superlative, never-to-be-described charms, and in hyperbolical accounts of the flames, darts, and daggers by which his luggs, liver, and midriff were burnt up, transfixed, and gnawed away.
His intelligent countrymen will laugh at his ridiculous folly, but they cannot fail to pay the extorted tribute of admiration for his super-superlative impudence.
There are whole pages in his history with hardly an adjective that is not super-superlative.
Synonyms for super-superlative
Antonyms for super-superlative
Related Words
Word Forms
- supersuperlative
- super-superlatives
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for super-superlative?
Common synonyms include super-duper.
What is the opposite of super-superlative?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use super-superlative in a sentence?
Near-synonym: super-duper (informal)
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