late 14c., from Old French superlatif "absolute, highest; powerful; best" (13c.) and directly from Late Latin superlativus "extravagant, exaggerated, hyperbolic," from Latin superlatus "exaggerated" (used as past participle of superferre "carry over or beyond"), from super "beyond" (see super-) + lat- "carry," from *tlat-, past participle stem of tollere "to take away" (see extol). Related: Superlatively; superlativeness.
The noun is attested from 1520s, originally in the grammatical sense, "a word in the superlative;" hence "exaggerated language" (1590s).
雙語例句
1. The Regent hotel has a superlative view of Hong Kong island.
在麗晶酒店看香港島的美景，視野絕佳。
來自柯林斯例句
2. Wine and food of superlative quality are available everywhere at giveaway prices.
隨處都能買到價格低廉而質量上乘的酒和食品。
來自柯林斯例句
3. Some superlative wines are made in this region.