different between superlative vs flawless
superlative
English
Etymology
From Middle English superlatyf, from Old French superlatif, from Late Latin superl?t?vus, from Latin superl?tus (“extravagant, of hyperbole”), past participle of superfero (“carry over”), from super (“above”) + fero (“bear, carry”).
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /su??p??.l?.t?v/, /sju??p??.l?.t?v/
- (US) IPA(key): /su?p??.l?.t?v/
Noun
superlative (plural superlatives)
- The extreme (e.g. highest, lowest, deepest, farthest, deepest, etc) extent or degree of something.
- Synonyms: acme, apex, height, zenith
- (grammar) The form of an adjective that expresses which of several items has the highest degree of the quality expressed by the adjective; in English, formed by appending "-est" to the end of the adjective (for some short adjectives only) or putting "most" before it.
- (informal) An adjective used to praise something exceptional.
- 2019, Daniel Taylor, Lionel Messi magic puts Barcelona in command of semi-final with Liverpool (in The Guardian, 1 May 2019)[1]
- Sometimes it feels like there are no more superlatives left. Seriously, what else can be said about this little guy with the No 10 shirt and magic in his feet other than to ask, perhaps, whether there is anyone who wants to persist with the argument that Pelé, or Diego Maradona, or any of the others, have ever played this sport any better?
- 2019, Daniel Taylor, Lionel Messi magic puts Barcelona in command of semi-final with Liverpool (in The Guardian, 1 May 2019)[1]
Synonyms
- (highest degree): acme, peak
Hyponyms
- absolute superlative
- relative superlative
Related terms
- superlative degree
Translations
Adjective
superlative (not comparable)
- Exceptionally good; of the highest quality; superb.
- (grammar) Of or relating to a superlative.
Usage notes
Rather formal, reflecting its Latin etymology; more colloquial alternatives include exceptional, fabulous, above and beyond, and others.
Synonyms
- (exceptionally good): above and beyond, exceptional, extraordinary, superb
Translations
See also
- absolute
- comparative
- elative
French
Adjective
superlative
- feminine singular of superlatif
Italian
Adjective
superlative
- feminine plural of superlativo
Latin
Adjective
superl?t?ve
- vocative masculine singular of superl?t?vus
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flawless
English
Etymology
From flaw +? -less (suffix meaning ‘without (something)’).
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /?fl??l?s/
- (General American) IPA(key): /?fl?l?s/
- Rhymes: -??l?s
- Hyphenation: flaw?less
Adjective
flawless (comparative more flawless, superlative most flawless)
- Without flaws, defects, or shortcomings; perfect.
- Synonyms: faultless, impeccable; see also Thesaurus:flawless
- Antonyms: flawed, flawful
Derived terms
- flawlessly
- flawlessness
Related terms
- flaw
- flawed
- unflawed
Translations
References
Further reading
- flawless in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.
- flawless in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
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