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   Su·preme

   /səˈprēm/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (of authority or an office, or someone holding it) superior to all others: "a unified force with a supreme commander" Similar highest rankinghighestleadingchiefheadtopforemostprincipalsuperiorpremierfirstcardinalprimesovereigndirectinggoverninggreatestdominantpredominantpreeminentoverridingprevailingOpposite subordinateinferior
   • ▪ strongest, most important, or most powerful: "on the racetrack he reigned supreme"
   • ▪ very great or intense; extreme: "he was nerving himself for a supreme effort" Similar extraordinaryremarkableincredibleextremeintensegreatphenomenalraresurpassingexceptionaloutstandingincomparableinimitableunparalleledunrivaledpeerlessgreatestutmostuttermostmaximumsevereacuteOpposite minimummild
   • ▪ (of a penalty or sacrifice) involving death: "our comrades who made the supreme sacrifice" Similar finallastultimateutmostextremetotalunconditionalgreatesthighestfatallethalmortalOpposite insignificant
   • ▪ used to indicate that someone or something is very good at or well known for a specified activity: "here was the gift supreme"

   noun

   • 1. a rich cream sauce.
   • ▪ a dish served in a supreme sauce: "chicken supreme"

   Word Origin late 15th century (in the sense ‘highest’): from Latin supremus, superlative of superus ‘that is above’, from super ‘above’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. supremeness noun

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   The meaning of SUPREME is highest in rank or authority; especially : in a position of unquestioned authority, dominance, or influence. How to use supreme in a sentence.

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   1. / sʊˈpriːm; sjʊ- / adjective. of highest status or power. a supreme tribunal. usually prenominal of highest quality, importance, etc. supreme endeavour. greatest in degree; extreme. supreme folly. prenominal final or last, esp being last in one's life or progress; ultimate. the supreme judgment. suprême. 2. / sjʊ-; sʊˈpriːm; -ˈprɛm / noun.

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   C1. having the highest rank, level, or importance: the supreme commander of the armed forces. the Supreme Court. The country's present constitution gives supreme authority to the presidency. Beethoven reigns supreme among classical composers. very great, or the best: For me, dieting requires a supreme effort of will.

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   having the highest rank, level, or importance: the supreme commander of the armed forces. the Supreme Court. The country's present constitution gives supreme authority to the presidency. Beethoven reigns supreme among classical composers. very great, or the best: For me, dieting requires a supreme effort of will.

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   1. of highest status or power: a supreme tribunal. 2. ( usually prenominal) of highest quality, importance, etc: supreme endeavour. 3. greatest in degree; extreme: supreme folly. 4. ( prenominal) final or last, esp being last in one's life or progress; ultimate: the supreme judgment.

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   Definitions of supreme. adjective. greatest in status or authority or power. “a supreme tribunal” synonyms: sovereign. dominant. exercising influence or control. adjective. highest in excellence or achievement. “ supreme among musicians” “a supreme endeavo r” “ supreme courage” synonyms: superior. of high or superior quality or performance.

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   May 28, 2024 · of highest quality, importance, etc. supreme endeavour. 3. greatest in degree; extreme. supreme folly. 4. (prenominal) final or last, esp being last in one's life or progress; ultimate. the supreme judgment. Collins English Dictionary.

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   Noun. Pronoun. Filter. adjective. supremer, supremest. Highest in rank, power, authority, etc.; dominant. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Greatest in importance, degree, significance, character, or achievement. American Heritage. Highest in quality, achievement, performance, etc.; most excellent. Webster's New World.

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    late 15th cent. (in the sense ‘highest’): from Latin supremus, superlative of superus ‘that is above’, from super ‘above’. Definition of supreme adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    Supreme definition: . See examples of SUPREME used in a sentence.