Synonyms of superlative

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adjective

su̇-ˈpər-lə-tiv 

as in excellent

of the very best kind

the New England town meeting is a superlative example of grassroots democracy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• excellent
• superb
• wonderful
• terrific
• great
• awesome
• fantastic
• lovely
• fabulous
• beautiful
• stellar
• marvelous
• prime
• fine
• quality
• classic
• famous
• hot
• superior
• first-rate
• first-class
• splendid
• heavenly
• exceptional
• sensational
• divine
• top-notch
• neat
• top-shelf
• unsurpassed
• high-class
• cool
• immense
• top
• good
• grand
• sterling
• slick
• brave
• topflight
• first-string
• noble
• crackerjack
• topping
• choice
• blue-ribbon
• nifty
• par excellence
• cracking
• blue-chip
• dynamite
• supernal
• fab
• prize
• primo
• dandy
• top-of-the-line
• frontline
• fantabulous
• banner
• groovy
• keen
• too much
• decent
• capital
• swell
• righteous
• peachy
• out of this world
• A1
• mean
• radical
• bang-up
• five-star
• prizewinning
• tip-top
• better
• dope
• out-of-sight
• number one
• boss
• adequate
• boffo
• corking
• four-star
• satisfactory
• bumper
• special
• wizard
• gangbusters
• hype
• brag
• gone
• bully
• peachy keen
• acceptable
• gilt-edged
• jim-dandy
• phat
• classical
• traditional
• down
• A-OK
• bonny
• numero uno
• passable
• premium
• tolerable
• high-grade
• fancy
• all right
• standard
• OK
• select
• high-test
• superfine

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• poor
• terrible
• awful
• lousy
• atrocious
• pathetic
• wretched
• vile
• rotten
• inferior
• unsatisfactory
• bad
• substandard
• execrable
• low-grade
• mediocre
• middling
• second-class
• second-rate

superlative

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noun

as in exaggeration

Related Words

• exaggeration
• hyperbole
• magnification
• elaboration
• overstatement
• stretching
• embellishment
• enhancement
• embroidery
• misrepresentation
• padding
• coloring
• fabrication
• caricature
• hype
• puffery
• embroidering
• amplification
• hedging
• fudging

Dissimilar Words

• understatement
• meiosis
• disparagement
• belittlement
• minimizing
• poor-mouthing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of superlative

Adjective

For a truly superlative deal, don’t miss out on the Old Navy Linen-blend Super-wide Pants, now just $30, which make for perfect travel-day pants thanks to their smooth elastic waistband and handy pockets. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026

Leica may be best known for making stills-only rangefinders, but that didn't stop it from loading the SL3-P up with a superlative video engine. — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 25 June 2026

Noun

As for the top cities, tried-and-true reign supreme with phenomenal attractions, superlative hotels, and electric dining scenes. — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

Lackluster performances from the Italian players and a superlative showing from the Balkan team, who seemed to thrive under pressure, led to Slovakia securing a two-goal lead courtesy of a double from Róbert Vittek. — Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 June 2026