What is the meaning of the word "superlative"?

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  1. an exaggerated expression of praise copy to clipboard noun
    • The critics lavished superlatives on it. copy to clipboard
  2. the superlative form of an adjective or adverb copy to clipboard noun
    • `fastest' is the superlative of the adjective `fast' copy to clipboard

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