supreme

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˌs(j)uːˈpriːm/

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Adjective

Positive supreme

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. If something is supreme, it is more powerful and important than anything else.

   The Constitution is the supreme law in the country. Everyone, even the President, has to obey the Constitution.

2. If someone is supreme, they are more powerful than anyone else.

   The cat is the supreme leader in that house. She does whatever she wants and is the queen of the house.

3. If something or someone is supreme, they are much better than normal.

   She got an award for her supreme courage during the battle.

   The restaurant's food was supreme.