superlatively en · ADV
Etymology
Etymology tree English superlative Proto-Indo-European *leyg-der. Proto-Germanic *līkąder. Proto-Germanic *-līkaz Proto-Germanic *-ê Proto-Germanic *-līkê Proto-West Germanic *-līkē Old English -līċe Middle English -ly English -ly English superlatively From superlative + -ly.
Meanings
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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:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more superlatively | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most superlatively | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |