superlative
/suːˈpɜːlətɪv/adjective
उच्चारण सूपर्लटिव
उत्तमावस्था वाला (विशेषण या क्रियाविशेषण)
Core word
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[only before noun] grammar
(of an adjective or adverb) expressing the highest degree of a quality, for example 'best', 'tallest' or 'most beautiful'
उत्तमावस्था वाला (विशेषण या क्रियाविशेषण)
- 'Fastest' is the superlative form of 'fast'.
- the superlative degree
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[usually before noun] formal
extremely good; of the highest quality
सर्वोत्तम, उत्कृष्ट
- Radhika gave a superlative performance in the final.
- The hotel offers superlative views of the lake.
Synonyms excellent outstanding superb magnificent
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[C] grammar
the form of an adjective or adverb that expresses the highest degree of a quality
उत्तमावस्था (superlative degree)
- 'Worst' is the superlative of 'bad'.
- The superlative of 'good' is 'best', and the superlative of 'bad' is 'worst'.
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[C, usually pl.]
a word or phrase that expresses very great praise
अति-प्रशंसा के शब्द
- The critics ran out of superlatives to describe the film.
- Reviewers used superlatives to praise the novel, calling it the best of the decade.
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§Grammar and usage
Do not use a double superlative, so say 'the best' (not 'the most best').
Double superlative का प्रयोग न करें, इसलिए 'the best' कहें ('the most best' नहीं)।
When comparing only two things, use the comparative, as in 'the taller of the two sisters' (not 'the tallest of the two').
केवल दो चीज़ों की तुलना में comparative का प्रयोग करें, जैसे 'the taller of the two sisters' ('the tallest of the two' नहीं)।
'the' is normally used before a superlative adjective, as in 'the highest peak'.
Superlative adjective से पहले आमतौर पर 'the' लगता है, जैसे 'the highest peak'।