SUPERLATIVELY

superlatively

(adverb) to a superlative degree

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Adverb

superlatively (comparative more superlatively, superlative most superlatively)

In a superlative manner; in the greatest possible way.

Source: Wiktionary

SUPERLATIVE

Su`per*la"tive, a. Etym: [L. superlativus, fr. superlatus excessive, used as p.p. of superiorferre, but from a different root: cf. F. superlatif. See Elate, Tolerate.]

1. Lifted up to the highest degree; most eminent; surpassing all other; supreme; as, superlative wisdom or prudence; a woman of superlative beauty; the superlative glory of the divine character.

2. (Gram.)

Definition: Expressing the highest or lowest degree of the quality, manner, etc., denoted by an adjective or an adverb. The superlative degree is formed from the positive by the use of -est, most, or least; as, highest, most pleasant, least bright.

– Su`per*la"tive*ly, adv.

– Su`per*la"tive*ness, n.

Su`per*la"tive, n.

1. That which is highest or most eminent; the utmost degree.

2. (Gram.) (a) The superlative degree of adjectives and adverbs; also, a form or word by which the superlative degree is expressed; as, strongest, wisest, most stormy, least windy, are all superlatives. Absolute superlative, a superlative in an absolute rather than in a comparative or exclusive sense. See Elative.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition