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One of the greatest satisfactions one can ever have, comes from the knowledge that he can do some one thing superlatively well.
Hortense Odlum

Meaning of "superlatively" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SUPERLATIVELY

superlatively  [suːˈpɜːlətɪvlɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SUPERLATIVELY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Superlatively is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES SUPERLATIVELY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of superlatively in the English dictionary

The definition of superlatively in the dictionary is to the greatest possible extent or degree.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SUPERLATIVELY


ablatively
ˈæblətɪvlɪ
accumulatively
əˈkjuːmjʊlətɪvlɪ
alternatively
ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪvlɪ
appellatively
əˈpɛlətɪvlɪ
assimilatively
əˈsɪmɪlətɪvlɪ
comparatively
kəmˈpærətɪvlɪ
contemplatively
kənˈtemplətɪvlɪ
copulatively
ˈkɒpjʊlətɪvlɪ
correlatively
kɒˈrɛlətɪvlɪ
cumulatively
ˈkjuːmjʊlətɪvlɪ
emulatively
ˈemjʊlətɪvlɪ
illatively
ˈɪlətɪvlɪ
legislatively
ˈlɛdʒɪslətɪvlɪ
manipulatively
məˈnɪpjʊlətɪvlɪ
negatively
ˈneɡətɪvlɪ
quantitatively
ˈkwɒntɪtətɪvlɪ
regulatively
ˈrɛɡjʊlətɪvlɪ
relatively
ˈrɛlətɪvlɪ
simulatively
ˈsɪmjʊlətɪvlɪ
speculatively
ˈspɛkjʊlətɪvlɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SUPERLATIVELY

superjet
superjock
superjumbo
superkingdom
superlarge
superlative
superlativeness
superlawyer
superlight
superliner
superload
superlobbyist
superlong
superloo
superloyalist
superluminal
superlunar
superlunary
superluxurious
superluxury

WORDS THAT END LIKE SUPERLATIVELY

actively
aggressively
collaboratively
collectively
competitively
creatively
effectively
excessively
exclusively
extensively
inductively
lively
lovely
massively
objectively
positively
progressively
respectively
selectively
successively
tentatively

Synonyms and antonyms of superlatively in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «superlatively» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SUPERLATIVELY

Find out the translation of superlatively to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of superlatively from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «superlatively» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

苟且
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

superlativamente
570 millions of speakers

English

superlatively
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

superlatively
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الفائق
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

в высшей степени
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

superlativamente
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

superlatively
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

superlatively
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Superlatif
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

höchst
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

最高に
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

superlatively
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Superlatif
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

superlatively
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

superlatively
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

उत्कृष्टरीत्या
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

superlatively
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

superlativamente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

w najwyższym stopniu
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

найвищою мірою
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

superlatively
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

superlatively
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

overtreffende trap
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

superlatively
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

superlatively
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of superlatively

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SUPERLATIVELY»

The term «superlatively» is normally little used and occupies the 119.943 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SUPERLATIVELY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «superlatively» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «superlatively» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about superlatively

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QUOTES WITH «SUPERLATIVELY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word superlatively.
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Hortense Odlum
One of the greatest satisfactions one can ever have, comes from the knowledge that he can do some one thing superlatively well.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SUPERLATIVELY»

Discover the use of superlatively in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to superlatively and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Fiume, the Superlatively Italian City by Henry I Hazelton
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Hazelton Isham, 2011
2
The Philotaxian Grammar: Being a Concise and Lucid Guide to ...
Largest is a descriptive adjective, it superlatively describes ship, to which it belongs, according to Rule 11th. Heaviest is a descriptive adjective, it superlatively describes burden, to which it belongs, acoording to Rule 11th. "He wore a snow ...
Samuel L. Howe, 1838
3
Plato's Laws: Force and Truth in Politics
13. “A. Soul. Superlatively. Natural”: Psychic. Excess. in. Laws. 10. Sara. Brill. Early on in the lengthy prelude that is to be delivered to the would-be atheist, the Athenian makes a statement about soul whose ambiguity and profundity beg ...
Gregory Recco, Eric Sanday, 2013
4
The Numerical Discourses of the Buddha: A Complete ...
There Sakka, ruler of the devas, who had practiced superlatively the basis of meritorious activity consisting in giving and the basis of meritorious activity consisting in virtuous behavior, surpasses the Tavatimsa devas in ten respects: in celestial ...
‎2012
5
I Am John Galt: Today's Heroic Innovators Building the World ...
From The Fountainhead, think of Mike, the humble but superlatively competent construction worker who works with the brilliant architect Howard Roark. From Atlas Shrugged, think of Eddie Willers, the unassuming but—again— superlatively ...
Donald Luskin, Andrew Greta, 2011
6
Faith, Freedom, and Rationality: Philosophy of Religion Today
Of course, something similar can be said of Gl. For any omnipotent, omniscient, and superlatively good being will set some standard for itself, that is, there will be some good world w::', such that it would be unwilling to create a world less good  ...
Jeff Jordan, Daniel Howard-Snyder, 1996
7
Critique of Judgement
Now these two requirements were both supposed to be found in the concept of the ontological idea of an ens realissimum or superlatively real being. Thus there arose two metaphysical arguments. The proof which is based on the purely ...
Immanuel Kant, 2007
8
Is That a Word?: From AA to ZZZ, the Weird and Wonderful ...
Abosolutest. Superlatively. welrdest. Srlperlatlves. &. Plurallzatlons. There are lots of strange words and constructions in the OSPD. For instance, if you think you've seen enough of them, and then I give you some more, it's possible that you've ...
David Bukszpan, 2012
9
Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 5: 1859
anything comparatively; he is most precious of all things, and most precious even if all things were rolled into one and put into competition withhim;heis thus precious superlatively. Now, there are few things you can thus deal with. You say, a ...
Charles H. Spurgeon, Two Sparrows CHS, 2014
10
A Comparative History of World Philosophy: From the ...
The Existent of Uddalaka is superlatively creative life, the Self of Yajnavalkya is superlatively internalized experience, and the being of Parmenides is logical, superlatively fixed existence. All three philosophers create an antithesis between  ...
Ben-Ami Scharfstein, 1998

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SUPERLATIVELY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term superlatively is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Skrillex's Most Underrated Songs: Listen to Five Deep Cuts From His …
Live versions have commenced with the familiar refrain of "Cinema" before giving way to Moore's banshee falsetto, uplifting verses and a superlatively ... «Billboard, Jul 15»
2
David Ortiz's selfie with Pedro Martinez is the most Red Sox thing ever
And he's back with the most superlatively Red Sox selfie of all time. The Boston Red Sox designated hitter snapped a photo with Pedro Martinez during the Hall ... «Boston.com, Jul 15»
3
Now is the time for Lionel Messi to silence the doubters
In the modern era of international football, one man can't carry a team, even one man as superlatively talented as Messi. But on Saturday, all that can change. «SB Nation, Jul 15»
4
World's oldest tournament in La Jolla?
Admission is free, as is parking (if you can find it). The history, on the other hand, is superlatively priceless. logan.jenkins@utsandiego.com. Mugshot of Logan ... «U-T San Diego, Jul 15»
5
The Ten Best Performances at FarmBorough 2015
Simpson's band was easily the most superlatively able at FarmBorough, with guitarist Laur Joamets and keyboardist Jeff Crow peeling off solos with aplomb. «Village Voice, Jun 15»
6
Cannes Review: Denis Villeneuve's 'Sicario' Starring Emily Blunt …
Amazing to look at, amazing to listen to, yet just a bit underwhelming to really think about, "Sicario" Denis Villeneuve's Mexican drug cartel drama is superlatively ... «Indie Wire, May 15»
7
South32 in superb second-day share surge
JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – The share price of the new South32 mining company soared superlatively on day two. The demerged entity shot up ... «Creamer Media's Mining Weekly, May 15»
8
History watch: May Day Festival starts tradition in Kentfield
... distinctions in excellence, but the San Rafael girls were not only superlatively graceful, but they went through all the intricate maneuvers without a hitch or flaw, ... «Marin Independent Journal, May 15»
9
Escape From SF: See the World's Largest Trees at Sequoia and …
The two spots are superlatively stocked, offering up views not only of the largest trees in the world, but also the tallest peak in the lower 48—Mt. Whitney at ... «7x7, May 15»
10
Disruptive Technologies Upset Testing of Autonomous Vehicles
... lack of reliability and predictability with them yet if anything has to be superlatively reliable and predictable it is the autonomous vehicle operating near people. «Business Wire, Mar 15»

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