Entry Word: supreme

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 highest in rank or authority <the supreme commander of the multinational force> — see head
2 coming before all others in importance <in our neighborhood, skateboarding reigns supreme as the after-school activity of choice> — see foremost 1
3 of the greatest or highest degree or quantity <considers a letter of gratitude from a former student the supreme reward for his years of teaching> — see ultimate 1