Word
supremely
Phoneticssupreme·ly
US/suˈpɹiməɫi/
UK/suːpɹˈiːmli/
Definition
adv. to the highest possible degree. You use this word to emphasize that someone or something is extremely good, talented, or confident.
adv. to an extreme or ultimate degree; characterized by being unsurpassed in quality or intensity.
Examples
“She is supremely confident in her ability to win.”
“The athlete felt supremely prepared for the final race after months of intense training.”
“The chef's latest creation was supremely balanced, managing to highlight the delicate sweetness of the scallops without being overwhelmed by the spicy citrus glaze.”
Examples
simple
“She is supremely confident in her ability to win.”
contextual
“The athlete felt supremely prepared for the final race after months of intense training.”
complex
“The chef's latest creation was supremely balanced, managing to highlight the delicate sweetness of the scallops without being overwhelmed by the spicy citrus glaze.”
Usage
Degree adverb — typically placed before the adjective or adverb it modifies to provide emphasis.
Real-World Examples
“The ads, too, would sound very English, supremely English, maximally English.” “Rufus – Once You Get Started (ft Chaka Khan) (1974)
Boosted by the platinum-selling success of Rags to Rufus, 1974’s Rufusized was a supremely confident album.” “Her personal manager, Jacky Leggo, said in a statement that she “died supremely peacefully at home, surrounded by all her family”.” Word family
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