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