different between superlative vs splendid
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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splendid
English
Etymology
From Latin splendidus, from splendere (“to shine”) +? -idus (“adjective forming suffix”).
Pronunciation
- (UK, US) IPA(key): /?spl?nd?d/
- Rhymes: -?nd?d
Adjective
splendid (comparative splendider or more splendid, superlative splendidest or most splendid)
- Possessing or displaying splendor; shining; very bright.
- Gorgeous; magnificent; sumptuous; of remarkable beauty.
- Brilliant, excellent, of a very high standard.
- November 2 2014, Daniel Taylor, "Sergio Agüero strike wins derby for Manchester City against 10-man United," guardian.co.uk
- Hart had to make two splendid saves as Van Persie and Di María took aim and Fellaini should really have done better with a headed chance.
- November 2 2014, Daniel Taylor, "Sergio Agüero strike wins derby for Manchester City against 10-man United," guardian.co.uk
Synonyms
- great
- magnificent
- marvellous
Derived terms
- splendidness
- splendid first strike
Related terms
- resplend
- resplendent
- splendor
Translations
Anagrams
- spindled
Romanian
Etymology
From French splendide, from Latin splendidus.
Adjective
splendid m or n (feminine singular splendid?, masculine plural splendizi, feminine and neuter plural splendide)
- splendid
Declension
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