ˈæk.mi ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃən ˈɡɹeɪtɛst haɪt məˈɹɪdɪən məˈɹɪdiən ˈpɪnəkəl ˈstɜː(ɹ).lɪŋ ˈsʌmɪt suːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv suˈpɝː.lə.tɪv suːˈpɜː.lə.tɪv suˈpɝː.lə.tɪv tɒp tɑp highest in quality the superlative form of an adjective or adverb ‘fastest’ is the superlative of the adjective ‘fast’ ‘least famous’ is the superlative degree of the adjective ‘famous’ ‘most surely’ is the superlative of the adverb ‘surely’ an exaggerated expression (usually of praise) the critics lavished superlatives on it the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty the artist's gifts are at their acme at the height of her career the peak of perfection summer was at its peak … catapulted Einstein to the pinnacle of fame the summit of his ambition so many highest superlatives achieved by man at the top of his profession