superlatively

In utmost degree

Superlatively means to the highest degree or in a manner expressing the extreme of a quality.

Someone who performs superlatively does so with exceptional excellence: She sang superlatively throughout the concert.

The word connects to superlative—the grammatical form indicating the highest degree (best, worst, most beautiful).

degree

exceptionally

To an unusual degree

outstandingly · phenomenally · supremely · preeminently · unsurpassably · incomparably · transcendently · matchlessly · peerlessly · unequivocally

excellence

pinnacle

Utmost summit or spire

acme · zenith · apex · nonpareil · exemplar · masterpiece · perfection · ideal · archetype · summit

comparison

most

Greatest in number

  • leastSmallest in degree
  • bestHighest in quality
  • worstSuperlative of inferior

highest · lowest · greatest · utmost · topmost · foremost · maximum · minimum · ranking · first

praise

lauded

Publicly honored or celebrated

exalted · glorified · honored · commended · applauded · venerated · revered · esteemed · distinguished · hailed

Opposites
degree/intensity

superlativelyabysmally

In a terrible way

atrociously · moderately · averagely · awfully · terribly

Phrases
Family

superlative, superlatives

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G