superlatively

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adverb

In a superlative manner; in the greatest possible way.

OriginProto-Germanic *līką ← Proto-Indo-European *leyg- ← English superlative →
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Meanings

adverbsuperlatively (comparative more superlatively, superlative most superlatively)

comparative more superlatively · superlative most superlatively

  1. In a superlative manner; in the greatest possible way.

    We may form judgments of Italy widely different, according to circumstances. Sometimes the evil that has been said of it accords with what we see, and at others it appears superlatively unjust.

    1807, [Germaine] de Staël Holstein, translated by D[ennis] Lawler, “[Book XIX. Oswald’s return to Italy.] Chap[ter] VII.”, in Corinna; or, Italy. […], volume V, London: […] Corri, […]; and sold by Colburn, […], and Mackenzie, […], →OCLC, page 216

Origin

  1. Englishsuperlative
  2. Proto-Indo-European*leyg-
  3. Proto-Germanic*līką
  4. Englishsuperlatively

From superlative + -ly.

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Chicago

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