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Greatest is the superlative of great—the most great among a group.
It describes whatever surpasses all others in size, extent, or importance: the greatest threat to democracy, the greatest basketball player of all time.
In casual speech, greatest often expresses enthusiastic approval: This is the greatest!
The phrase greatest of all time has spawned the acronym GOAT.
Having no equal
- paramountOf supreme significance
- supremeHighest in authority
- ultimateHighest or most extreme
- preeminentSuperior to all others
transcendent · unsurpassed · unparalleled · incomparable · matchless · nonpareil · unequaled · unrivaled
Resounding, celebrated victory
- conquestDefeating and seizing control
- successFavorable outcome attained
- victoryDefeating an opponent
- gloryExalted honor and praise
dominance · champion · breakthrough · masterstroke · crowning · milestone · legacy · feat
Furthest from moderate
- immenseExtremely large in scope
- profoundIntensely meaningful or insightful
- tremendousExtraordinarily large or powerful
- overwhelmingIntensely excessive in force
extraordinary · exceptional · remarkable · astounding · staggering · monumental · colossal · towering
Regard with honor
- esteemFavorable opinion of worth
- venerationProfound admiring respect
- reverenceProfound admiring respect
- aweReverent fear and wonder
appreciation · recognition · homage · tribute · praise · adoration · devotion · hero-worship
unmatched
Having no equal
preeminent · transcendent · unsurpassed · unparalleled · incomparable · matchless · nonpareil · unequaled · unrivaled · utmost
triumph
Resounding, celebrated victory
glory · dominance · champion · breakthrough · masterstroke · crowning · milestone · legacy · feat · accomplishment
extreme
Furthest from moderate
- immenseExtremely large in scope
- profoundIntensely meaningful or insightful
- tremendousExtraordinarily large or powerful
overwhelming · extraordinary · exceptional · remarkable · astounding · staggering · monumental · colossal · towering · boundless
respect
Regard with honor
- esteemFavorable opinion of worth
- venerationProfound admiring respect
- reverenceProfound admiring respect
awe · appreciation · recognition · homage · tribute · praise · adoration · devotion · hero-worship · glorification
virtuoso
Supremely accomplished performer
- maestroDistinguished musical leader
- geniusPerson of rare brilliance
- prodigyGifted youth with rare talent
master · luminary · visionary · trailblazer · pioneer · savant · ace · wizard · maven · authority
- comparisoncomparative, contrast, superlative, matching, positive
- excellenceexcellence, superior, perfection, premium, superiority
- extremesbest, worst, biggest, smallest, highest
- superlativesexcellent, superb, best, outstanding, supreme
- sports superlativesfastest, strongest, tallest, heaviest, oldest
- disc sportsdisc golf, flying disc, forehand, backhand, putter
greatestsmallest
Least in dimension
least · tiniest · littlest · microscopic · negligible
- the greatestSuperlative of excellence
- greater thanLarger in value
- greater goodCollective benefit over personal
- greatest of all timeSuperlative across all eras
- Greatest HitsCompilation of top songs
- greatest thing since sliced breadHyperbolic praise for novelty