superlative (from the lat. superlativus ) 1 (cult.) Adj. Applied to things, excellent. 2 Applied to grade , very large: It was beautiful in a superlative degree . 3 adj. and n. m. Gram It is applied to the maximum degree in which adjectives and adverbs express the quality in question, as well as adjectives or adverbs or adjectival or adverbial expressions that express it, and its form: A superlative adjective . Append II, superlative. Elative Absolute superlative. Gram The one who expresses a quality in a high degree; For example, the absolute superlative of tired is very tired . Relative S. Gram The one that expresses the maximum or minimum degree of the quality of someone or something in relation to the rest of a group; for example in is the smartest in the family .
