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Of the highest order, quality, or degree; surpassing or superior to all others.
(adjective)
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Excessive or exaggerated.
(adjective)
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Grammar Of, relating to, or being the extreme degree of comparison of an adjective or adverb, as in best or brightest.
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Something of the highest possible excellence.
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The highest degree; the acme.
(noun)
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