Word
supreme
US/səˈpɹim/
UK/suːpɹˈiːm/
Definitions
01highest power
B2 · Upper Intermediate Law Formal
adj. having the highest rank or the most power over everyone else.
adj. holding the highest rank, authority, or power within a hierarchy.
日本語:最高※
“The Supreme Court has the final say on how laws are understood.”
“The supreme commander of the allied forces coordinated the entire regional strategy from a secure location.”
Antonyms
02pizza type
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Cooking American English
n. a pizza that has many different toppings like meat and vegetables.
n. a pizza variety typically featuring a comprehensive assortment of toppings, including pepperoni, sausage, peppers, and onions.
“We ordered a large supreme pizza to share with the whole group.”
“The local pizzeria is famous for its supreme, which is piled high with fresh vegetables and three types of meat.”
Synonyms
03to segment fruit
C2 · Proficiency Cooking Technical
v. to cut a citrus fruit into pieces while removing all the skin and seeds.
v. to remove the skin, pith, and membranes of a citrus fruit to produce clean segments.
“The chef showed us how to supreme an orange for the salad.”
“To ensure the dessert looked professional, the pastry chef carefully supremed the grapefruits to avoid any bitter white pith.”
Usage
The verb is transitive and takes the fruit as its object.
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “supreme” in context.
Adjective
01. supreme court
“The case was eventually appealed to the supreme court for a final ruling.”
adj + noun
02. supreme commander
“General Eisenhower served as the supreme commander of the Allied forces during the war.”
adj + noun
03. supreme confidence
“She walked onto the stage with supreme confidence, knowing she had prepared thoroughly.”
adj + noun
04. supreme sacrifice
“The monument was built to honor those who made the supreme sacrifice for their country.”
adj + noun
Noun
05. chicken supreme
“The chef prepared a classic chicken supreme served with a creamy mushroom sauce.”
noun + noun
06. reign supreme
“In the world of high-end smartphones, quality and brand loyalty reign supreme.”
adj + noun + adv
Adverb
07. supremely indifferent
“He remained supremely indifferent to the criticism directed at his latest film.”
adv + adj
08. supremely talented
“The young pianist is supremely talented and has already won several international awards.”
adv + adj
Real-World Examples
“Earlier this month, for instance, the former head of the IRGC, Mohsen Rezaei, was named as the new head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, its top security body.” “The latest round of fighting in Lebanon started after Hezbollah struck Israel with rockets on 2 March in retaliation for the killing of Iran’s supreme leader.” Etymology
From Middle English suppreme, partly from Middle French suppreme, supreme and partly from its etymon, Latin suprēmus, superlative of superus (“that is above”). In the cooking sense, partly an independent borrowing of French suprême, partly merged with the existing English word. Doublet of supremo.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
Idioms
01. reign supreme
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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