Main Entry:

su·preme

Pronunciation:

\sə-ˈprēm, sü-\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Latin supremus, superl. of superus upper — more at superior

Date:

1513

1 : highest in rank or authority <the supreme commander> 2 : highest in degree or quality <supreme endurance in war and in labour — R. W. Emerson> 3 : ultimate, final <the supreme sacrifice>

— su·preme·ly adverb

— su·preme·ness noun