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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.”
The Guardian · 27 Aug 2026
“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.”
The Guardian · 27 Aug 2026
“Her personal manager, Jacky Leggo, said in a statement that she “died supremely peacefully at home, surrounded by all her family”.”
The Guardian · 18 Aug 2026

Word family

supremeAdjectivesupremelyAdverb

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Frequency
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