Superlative
/sjuːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv/
Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:20 pts11 letters
Definition of Superlative
noun
- The highest extent or degree of something.
- (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.
"The superlative of "big" is "biggest"."
- An adjective used to praise something exceptional.
"Daniel is amazing, wonderful, fantastic, and many other superlatives I can’t think of right now!"
adjective
- Exceptionally good; of the highest quality; superb.
- (grammar) Of or relating to a superlative.
Anagrams of Superlative
No exact anagrams found for "superlative". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
s1
u1
p3
e1
r1
l1
a1
t1
i1
v4
e1
Total: 16 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Superlative
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Superlative"
Superlative is a 11-letter word that scores 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Superlative" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "superlative" is a high-scoring word.