superlative
NOUNADJECTIVE
/sə'pɜrlətɪv/
11 LETTERS · 4 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH S
superlative is a valid 11-letter word worth 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
S1U1P3E1R1L1A1T1I1V4E1
1 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 1 =16 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 32TRIPLE WORD → 48
MEANING
What does superlative mean?
NOUN · 3 SENSES
1
The superlative form of an adjective or adverb.
“`fastest' is the superlative of the adjective `fast'”
“`least famous' is the superlative degree of the adjective `famous'”
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2
The highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development.
“so many highest superlatives achieved by man”
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3
An exaggerated expression (usually of praise).
“the critics lavished superlatives on it”
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ADJECTIVE · 1 SENSE
1
Highest in quality.
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