superlative
gb/sʊpˈɚlɪtɪv/ us/sʊpˈɚlɪtɪv/
B2
ஆங்கிலம்
felsőfok, kiváló, legnagyobb, szuperlatívusz
பெயர்ச்சொல்
B2
TECHNICAL
1
felsőfok
B1
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
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.”
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
“Biggest” is a superlative.
A „biggest” felsőfokú alak.
We use the superlative with “the.”
A felsőfokot a „the” névelővel használjuk.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners often confuse the comparative (bigger/more) with the superlative (biggest/most).
பொருள்
highest degree in grammar
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
superlative form
|superlative degree
|superlative adjective
|superlative adverb
|use the superlative
|form the superlative
|irregular superlative
|superlative ending
|superlative construction
|superlative comparison
இணைச்சொற்கள்
highest degree (A descriptive grammar term for the same idea.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
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).)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
language_learning
|grammar
|education
வரையறை
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
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
He did a superlative job.
Kiváló munkát végzett.
The hotel has superlative service.
A hotel kiszolgálása kiváló.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may use it where simple words like “great” or “excellent” sound more natural in casual speech.
பொருள்
extremely good; outstanding
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
superlative performance
|superlative work
|superlative results
|superlative service
|superlative skill
|superlative talent
|superlative quality
|superlative achievement
|superlative craftsmanship
|superlative effort
இணைச்சொற்கள்
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.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
poor (Low quality or low standard.)
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mediocre (Average and not impressive.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily_life
|media
|education
|work
வரையறை
Very, very good; excellent.
Extremely good; of the highest quality or standard.
C1
FORMAL
3
legnagyobb
B2
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
Safety is of superlative importance.
A biztonság a legnagyobb fontosságú.
Use superlative care with this tool.
Ezt az eszközt a legnagyobb gondossággal használd.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may confuse this sense with the grammar term; in context it modifies nouns like “importance” or “urgency.”
பொருள்
highest possible degree; extreme
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
superlative importance
|superlative urgency
|superlative need
|superlative priority
|superlative care
|superlative effort
|superlative difficulty
|superlative degree
|superlative seriousness
|superlative significance
இணைச்சொற்கள்
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.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
minimal (The smallest possible amount or degree.)
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slight (Small in degree or importance.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
formal_writing
|descriptions
வரையறை
The greatest or most extreme possible.
Of the greatest possible degree, amount, or intensity; extreme or utmost.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
C1
4
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
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.
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may think it only means the grammar form; in reviews it can mean ‘high praise.’
பொருள்
extravagant praise words
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
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
இணைச்சொற்கள்
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.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
criticism (Negative judgment rather than praise.)
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condemnation (Strong negative judgment.)
கருப்பொருள்கள்
communication
|media
|opinions
வரையறை
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).
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
superlative
IPA
GB/sʊpˈɚlɪtɪv/
US/sʊpˈɚlɪtɪv/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
su - per - lat - ive (4 அசைகள்)
Stress on 2nd syllable (per)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Adjective
- Base: superlative
Noun
- Base: superlative
- Plural: superlatives
சொற்றொடர்கள்
full of superlatives
1/fˈʊl əv sʊpˈɚlɪtɪvz/
fixed phrase
using too much praise
Using many strong words like “the best.”
உதாரணங்கள்
- The article was full of superlatives about the new phone.
- His introduction was full of superlatives, but the product was only average.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- 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".
உதாரணங்கள்
- "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.”
உதாரணங்கள்
- “Biggest” is a superlative adjective.
- In many cases, a superlative adjective is used with “the.”
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- “The smallest” uses a superlative adjective.
superlative degree
1/sʊpˈɚlɪtɪv dɪɡɹˈi/
fixed phrase
technical
grammar: -est / most form
The grammar form meaning “the most.”
உதாரணங்கள்
- “Most careful” is in the superlative degree.
- In many textbooks, the superlative degree is taught after the comparative.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- “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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- The superlative form of “happy” is usually “happiest.”
- Use the superlative form when comparing three or more items.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- The superlative form of “tall” is “tallest.”