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).
实用例句
1. The Regent hotel has a superlative view of Hong Kong island.
在丽晶酒店看香港岛的美景，视野绝佳。来自柯林斯例句
2. Wine and food of superlative quality are available everywhere at giveaway prices.
随处都能买到价格低廉而质量上乘的酒和食品。来自柯林斯例句
3. Some superlative wines are made in this region.
