superlative
gb/sʊpˈɚlɪtɪv/ us/sʊpˈɚlɪtɪv/
B2
Kiingereza
felsőfok, kiváló, legnagyobb, szuperlatívusz
NOMINO
B2
TECHNICAL
1
felsőfok
B1
Muundo wa matumizi:
the superlative (of [adjective/adverb]); in the superlative
In English, “best” is the superlative of “good.”
Az angolban a „best” a „good” felsőfoka.
To compare three or more items, you usually use the superlative form.
Három vagy több dolog összehasonlításához általában a felsőfokú alakot használjuk.
Some adjectives have irregular superlatives, like “far” becoming “farthest.”
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
“Biggest” is a superlative.
A „biggest” felsőfokú alak.
We use the superlative with “the.”
A felsőfokot a „the” névelővel használjuk.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners often confuse the comparative (bigger/more) with the superlative (biggest/most).
Maana
highest degree in grammar
Miunganiko ya maneno
superlative form
|superlative degree
|superlative adjective
|superlative adverb
|use the superlative
|form the superlative
|irregular superlative
|superlative ending
|superlative construction
|superlative comparison
Visawe
highest degree (A descriptive grammar term for the same idea.)
Vinyume
comparative (The form used to compare two things (e.g., bigger, more quickly).)
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positive (The base form without comparison (e.g., big, quickly).)
Mada
language_learning
|grammar
|education
Ufafanuzi
The grammar form for “the most” or “the -est.”
In grammar, the form of an adjective or adverb that expresses the highest degree of a quality among three or more things (for example, best, biggest, most quickly).
C1
2
kiváló
B1
Muundo wa matumizi:
a superlative [performance/work/result]; superlative [skill/quality]
The restaurant is known for its superlative service.
Az étterem a kiváló kiszolgálásáról ismert.
She gave a superlative performance in the final.
Kiváló teljesítményt nyújtott a döntőben.
The report praised the team’s superlative work under pressure.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
He did a superlative job.
Kiváló munkát végzett.
The hotel has superlative service.
A hotel kiszolgálása kiváló.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may use it where simple words like “great” or “excellent” sound more natural in casual speech.
Maana
extremely good; outstanding
Miunganiko ya maneno
superlative performance
|superlative work
|superlative results
|superlative service
|superlative skill
|superlative talent
|superlative quality
|superlative achievement
|superlative craftsmanship
|superlative effort
Visawe
excellent (More common and less formal.)
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outstanding (Emphasizes being noticeably better than others.)
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exceptional (Stresses being unusually good.)
Vinyume
poor (Low quality or low standard.)
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mediocre (Average and not impressive.)
Mada
daily_life
|media
|education
|work
Ufafanuzi
Very, very good; excellent.
Extremely good; of the highest quality or standard.
C1
FORMAL
3
legnagyobb
B2
Muundo wa matumizi:
superlative [importance/urgency/need/priority]
This issue is of superlative importance to public safety.
Ez a kérdés a közbiztonság szempontjából a legnagyobb fontosságú.
The procedure must be carried out with superlative care.
Az eljárást a legnagyobb gondossággal kell végrehajtani.
They treated the data with superlative caution.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
Safety is of superlative importance.
A biztonság a legnagyobb fontosságú.
Use superlative care with this tool.
Ezt az eszközt a legnagyobb gondossággal használd.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may confuse this sense with the grammar term; in context it modifies nouns like “importance” or “urgency.”
Maana
highest possible degree; extreme
Miunganiko ya maneno
superlative importance
|superlative urgency
|superlative need
|superlative priority
|superlative care
|superlative effort
|superlative difficulty
|superlative degree
|superlative seriousness
|superlative significance
Visawe
utmost (Common formal synonym meaning ‘the greatest possible’.)
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supreme (Often implies the highest rank or authority as well as degree.)
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maximum (Focuses on the largest possible amount.)
Vinyume
minimal (The smallest possible amount or degree.)
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slight (Small in degree or importance.)
Mada
formal_writing
|descriptions
Ufafanuzi
The greatest or most extreme possible.
Of the greatest possible degree, amount, or intensity; extreme or utmost.
NOMINO
C1
4
Muundo wa matumizi:
superlatives about [someone/something]; full of superlatives
The review was packed with superlatives about the lead actor.
A kritika tele volt szuperlatívuszokkal a főszereplőről.
She tends to speak in superlatives when she’s excited.
Ha izgatott, hajlamos szuperlatívuszokban beszélni.
Not everyone agreed with the superlatives he used to describe the product.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
The critic used many superlatives.
A kritikus sok szuperlatívuszt használt.
Please don’t use superlatives if it isn’t true.
Kérlek, ne használj szuperlatívuszokat, ha nem igaz.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners may think it only means the grammar form; in reviews it can mean ‘high praise.’
Maana
extravagant praise words
Miunganiko ya maneno
lavish superlatives
|endless superlatives
|gushing superlatives
|effusive superlatives
|string of superlatives
|superlatives about the film
|superlatives from critics
|heap superlatives on
|full of superlatives
|words of superlative praise
Visawe
rave (More informal; often about a review.)
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accolade (More formal; focuses on praise/awards given.)
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compliment (More general and usually less intense.)
Vinyume
criticism (Negative judgment rather than praise.)
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condemnation (Strong negative judgment.)
Mada
communication
|media
|opinions
Ufafanuzi
Very strong words of praise.
A word, phrase, or remark expressing very high praise, often more enthusiastic than seems fully justified; usually used in the plural (superlatives).
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
superlative
IPA
GB/sʊpˈɚlɪtɪv/
US/sʊpˈɚlɪtɪv/
Silabi na mkazo
su - per - lat - ive (silabi 4)
Stress on 2nd syllable (per)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: superlative
Noun
- Base: superlative
- Plural: superlatives
Semi
full of superlatives
1/fˈʊl əv sʊpˈɚlɪtɪvz/
fixed phrase
using too much praise
Using many strong words like “the best.”
Mifano
- The article was full of superlatives about the new phone.
- His introduction was full of superlatives, but the product was only average.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The review is full of superlatives.
superlative adjective
1/sʊpˈɚlɪtɪv ˈæd͡ʒɪktɪv/
fixed phrase
technical
Adjective form for highest degree
A form of an adjective that shows the highest or lowest level in a group, often ending in -est or using "most".
Mifano
- "Tallest" is the superlative adjective of "tall".
- We use a superlative adjective when we talk about one thing that is the most or least in a group.
- The teacher asked us to write three sentences using a superlative adjective.
superlative adjective
1/sʊpˈɚlɪtɪv ˈæd͡ʒɪktɪv/
fixed phrase
technical
adjective in superlative
An adjective like “the biggest” or “the most interesting.”
Mifano
- “Biggest” is a superlative adjective.
- In many cases, a superlative adjective is used with “the.”
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- “The smallest” uses a superlative adjective.
superlative degree
1/sʊpˈɚlɪtɪv dɪɡɹˈi/
fixed phrase
technical
grammar: -est / most form
The grammar form meaning “the most.”
Mifano
- “Most careful” is in the superlative degree.
- In many textbooks, the superlative degree is taught after the comparative.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- “Best” is the superlative degree of “good.”
superlative form
1/sʊpˈɚlɪtɪv fˈɔɹm/
fixed phrase
technical
grammar: superlative version
The “-est/most” form of a word.
Mifano
- The superlative form of “happy” is usually “happiest.”
- Use the superlative form when comparing three or more items.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The superlative form of “tall” is “tallest.”