supreme
supreme Lexical Profile
supreme Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Highest in rank, authority, or power; sovereign or ultimate.
"The constitution establishes the high court as the supreme judicial authority in the nation."
Very great or greatest in degree, quality, or intensity; unsurpassed.
"Completing the marathon in blistering heat required a supreme effort from every runner."
Final, decisive, or ultimate, especially in reference to sacrifice or the end of life.
"The monument honors those who made the supreme sacrifice in defense of their country."
• noun
A rich cream sauce, specifically a velouté made with chicken stock and reduced with heavy cream, or a dish of boneless poultry breast or fish fillet served in such a sauce.
"For the main course, the chef prepared a classic chicken supreme accompanied by roasted asparagus."
A Wedge-shaped section of citrus fruit that has had the peel, pith, and membranes completely removed.
"She garnished the winter salad with fresh grapefruit supremes and toasted pistachios."
Word Nuance & Usage
Because 'supreme' is an absolute adjective meaning 'highest,' it generally does not take comparative or superlative modifiers such as 'more' or 'most,' except in set historical or religious titles.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the early 16th century from Middle French suprême or directly from Latin supremus ('highest, uppermost'), the irregular superlative of superus ('situated above'), from super ('above, over').