superlative in Russian
superlative in Russian is велича́йший, вы́сший, высоча́йший — superlative means the form of an adjective or adverb that expresses the highest degree, such as biggest, best or most carefully.
superlative in Russian
велича́йший
Pronounced: velichayshiy
(figuratively) Exceptionally good; of the highest quality.
вы́сший
Pronounced: vysshiy
(figuratively) Exceptionally good; of the highest quality.
высоча́йший
Pronounced: vysochayshiy
(figuratively) Exceptionally good; of the highest quality.
наивы́сший
Pronounced: naivysshiy
(figuratively) Exceptionally good; of the highest quality.
превосхо́дный
Pronounced: prevoskhodnyy
(figuratively) Exceptionally good; of the highest quality.
превосхо́дная сте́пень
Pronounced: prevoskhodnaya stepen
(grammar) The degree of comparison of an adjective or adverb used when comparing three or more entities in terms of a certain property or a certain way of doing something. In English, the superlative of superiority is formed by adding the suffix -est or the word most (e.g. tiniest, most fully); the superlative of inferiority, by adding the word least (e.g. least big, least fully).
вы́сшая то́чка
Pronounced: vysshaya tochka
(grammar) The degree of comparison of an adjective or adverb used when comparing three or more entities in terms of a certain property or a certain way of doing something. In English, the superlative of superiority is formed by adding the suffix -est or the word most (e.g. tiniest, most fully); the superlative of inferiority, by adding the word least (e.g. least big, least fully).
верши́на
Pronounced: vershina
(grammar) The degree of comparison of an adjective or adverb used when comparing three or more entities in terms of a certain property or a certain way of doing something. In English, the superlative of superiority is formed by adding the suffix -est or the word most (e.g. tiniest, most fully); the superlative of inferiority, by adding the word least (e.g. least big, least fully).
кульмина́ция
Pronounced: kulminatsiya
(grammar) The degree of comparison of an adjective or adverb used when comparing three or more entities in terms of a certain property or a certain way of doing something. In English, the superlative of superiority is formed by adding the suffix -est or the word most (e.g. tiniest, most fully); the superlative of inferiority, by adding the word least (e.g. least big, least fully).
суперляти́в
Pronounced: superlyativ
(grammar) The degree of comparison of an adjective or adverb used when comparing three or more entities in terms of a certain property or a certain way of doing something. In English, the superlative of superiority is formed by adding the suffix -est or the word most (e.g. tiniest, most fully); the superlative of inferiority, by adding the word least (e.g. least big, least fully).
What does "superlative" mean?
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noun The form of an adjective or adverb that expresses the highest degree, such as biggest, best or most carefully.
"The superlative of good is best, not goodest."
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adjective Of the very highest quality or degree; excellent beyond comparison.
"The orchestra gave a superlative performance."
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noun An exaggerated expression of praise.
"The reviews were a stream of superlatives that told you nothing useful."
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superlative in a sentence
- The superlative of good is best, not goodest.
- English forms most short superlatives with -est and longer ones with "most".
- The orchestra gave a superlative performance.
- Her superlative timing turned an ordinary joke into a great one.
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What is "superlative" in Russian?
"superlative" in Russian is велича́йший, вы́сший, высоча́йший. superlative means: The form of an adjective or adverb that expresses the highest degree, such as biggest, best or most carefully.
How do you pronounce велича́йший?
"superlative" in Russian is велича́йший, pronounced "velichayshiy".
How do you use "superlative" in a sentence?
Example: "The superlative of good is best, not goodest." In Russian, "superlative" is велича́йший, вы́сший, высоча́йший.
Are there other ways to say "superlative" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 10 translations listed for "superlative": велича́йший, вы́сший, высоча́йший, наивы́сший, превосхо́дный, превосхо́дная сте́пень.
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