superlativo

Definitions of superlativo
  1. noun
    the superlative form of an adjective or adverb
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    type of:
    adjetivo
    a word that expresses an attribute of something
    adverbio
    a word that modifies something other than a noun
  2. noun
    an exaggerated expression (usually of praise)
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    type of:
    acción de gracias, congratulaciones, elogio
    an expression of approval and commendation
  3. noun
    the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
    synonyms: apogeo, auge, cima, colmo, cúspide, picacho, pico, picota, súmmum
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    type of:
    etapa, fase, grado, nivel, punto, tramo
    a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
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