The superlative degree is that which is not exceeded; as, hardest, softest, best.
The is often set before adverbs in the comparative or the superlative degree.
The superlative degree is that which is most or least of all included with it: as, "The whale is the largest of the animals that inhabit this globe; the mouse is the smallest of all beasts.
Again: "The superlative degree increases or diminishes the positive to the highest or [the] lowest degree of which it is susceptible.
The superlative degree increases or lessens the positive to the highest or lowest degree; as, best, wisest, greatest, least wise.
Very, prefixed to the comparative, expresses a degree of quality, but not always a superlative degree.
In a short period of time those barbarous peoples attained a superlative degree of civilization which with Baghdád as its center extended as far westward as Spain and afterward influenced the greater part of Europe.
The perfections of the mineral are translated into the vegetable and from thence into the animal, the virtue always attaining a plus or superlative degree in the upward change.
If this be a virtue the animal has attained it to a superlative degree, for the animal is absolutely ignorant of the realm of spirit and out of touch with the inner world of conscious realization.
For the sake of territory which they do not yet covet, or of prestige which they enjoy in a superlative degree already?
If this be a virtue, the animal has attained it to a superlative degree, for the animal is absolutely ignorant of the realm of spirit and out of touch with the inner world of conscious realization.
He united these wandering flocks, brought them under control of divine law, educated and unified them, caused them to agree and uplifted them to a superlative degree of development.
The perfections of the mineral are translated into the vegetable and from thence into the animal, the virtue always attaining a superlative degree in the upward change.
In a short period of time those barbarous peoples attained a superlative degree of civilization which, with Baghdád as its center, extended as far westward as Spain and afterward influenced the greater part of Europe.
The above list will hopefully provide you with a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "superlative degree" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this group of words.
