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