superlatively

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English

Etymology

From superlative +‎ -ly.

Adverb

superlatively (comparative more superlatively, superlative most superlatively)

  1. In a superlative manner; in the greatest possible way.
    • 1807, [Germaine] de Staël Holstein, translated by D Lawler, “ Chap VII.”, in Corinna; or, Italy. , volume V, London: Corri, ; and sold by Colburn, , and Mackenzie, , →OCLC, page 216:
      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.

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