superlatively
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superlatively — su|per|la|tive|ly [ su pɜrlətıvli ] adverb FORMAL 1. ) extremely: superlatively healthy 2. ) extremely well: The violin concerto was superlatively played by Isaac Stern … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
superlatively — UK [sʊˈpɜː(r)lətɪvlɪ] / US [sʊˈpɜrlətɪvlɪ] adverb formal 1) extremely a superlatively fit individual 2) extremely well The violin concerto was superlatively played by Isaac Stern … English dictionary
superlatively — su|per|la|tive|ly [su:ˈpə:lətıvli, sju: US suˈpə:r ] adv extremely ▪ superlatively happy … Dictionary of contemporary English
superlatively — adverb extremely: superlatively happy … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
superlatively — superlative ► ADJECTIVE 1) of the highest quality or degree. 2) Grammar (of an adjective or adverb) expressing the highest or a very high degree of a quality (e.g. bravest, most fiercely). Contrasted with POSITIVE(Cf. ↑positivity) and… … English terms dictionary
Superlatively — Superlative Su per*la tive, a. [L. superlativus, fr. superlatus excessive, used as p. p. of superiorferre, but from a different root: cf. F. superlatif. See {Elate}, {Tolerate}.] 1. Lifted up to the highest degree; most eminent; surpassing all… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
superlatively — adverb see superlative I … New Collegiate Dictionary
superlatively — See superlative. * * * … Universalium
superlatively — adv. in a superlative manner … English contemporary dictionary
superlatively — su·per·la·tive·ly … English syllables
