n. the superlative form of an adjective; "`best' is the superlative form of `good'"

n. an exaggerated expression (usually of praise); "the critics lavished superlatives on it"

n. the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development; "his landscapes were deemed the acme of beauty"; "the artist's gifts are at their acme"; "at the height of her career"; "the peak of perfection"; "summer was at its peak"; "...catapulted Einstein to the pinnacle of fame"; "the summit of his ambition"; "so many highest superlatives achieved by man"; "at the top of his profession"

adj. highest in quality

n. the top point of a mountain or hill; "the view from the peak was magnificent"; "they clambered to the summit of Monadnock"

n. a V shape; "the cannibal's teeth were filed to sharp points"

n. the highest point (of something); "at the peak of the pyramid"

n. the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected

adj. having or revealing supreme mastery or skill; "a consummate artist"; "consummate skill"; "a masterful speaker"; "masterful technique"; "a masterly performance of the sonata"; "a virtuoso performance"

adj. of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity; "extreme cold"; "extreme caution"; "extreme pleasure"; "utmost contempt"; "to the utmost degree"; "in the uttermost distress"

adj. of the highest quality; "an ace reporter"; "a crack shot"; "a first-rate golfer"; "a super party"; "played top-notch tennis"; "an athlete in tiptop condition"; "she is absolutely tops"

adj. distinguished from all others in excellence: "a banner year for the company"

adj. selected or chosen for special qualifications; "the blue-ribbon event of the season"

adj. exceptionally good; "a boss hand at carpentry"; "his brag cornfield"

adj. holding first place in a contest; "a champion show dog"; "a prizewinning wine"

adj. of superior grade; "choice wines"; "prime beef"; "prize carnations"; "quality paper"; "select peaches"

adj. of the highest quality; "made an excellent speech"; "the school has excellent teachers"; "a first-class mind"

adj. of the highest quality or value; "gilt-edged securities"; "gilt-edged credentials"

adj. well above average in performance: "a good student"

adj. absolutely first class and genuine; "pukka sahib"; "pukka quarters with a swarm of servants"

adj. marked by exceptional merit; "had shining virtues and few faults"; "a shining example"

adj. highest in excellence or achievement; "supreme among musicians"; "a supreme endxxeavor"; "supreme courage"

adj. excellent; best possible

adj. exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence

adj. skillfully constructed