supreme

adjective
UK: /suːˈpriːm/
US: /səˈpriːm/

  1. Greatest in importance, degree, or power.

    1. The supreme leader made a decision.
    2. Achieving supreme happiness was always her ultimate goal in life even with challenges.

  2. Highest in rank or authority.

    1. The supreme commander gave the order.
    2. The supreme court justices are responsible for interpreting the nation's laws fairly.

  3. Of the highest quality; superb.

    1. It was a supreme performance.
    2. The chef prepared a supreme meal, demonstrating exquisite skill and mastery.

Synonyms

ultimate chief principal paramount foremost top
supreme noun

  1. The ultimate or highest level.

    1. He aimed for the supreme.
    2. Reaching the supreme of her career, she felt a mix of triumph and satisfaction.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "supreme" in English means: Greatest in importance, degree, or power., Highest in rank or authority., Of the highest quality; superb..

The phonetic transcription of "supreme" is /suːˈpriːm/ in British English and /səˈpriːm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "supreme": ultimate, chief, principal, paramount, foremost, top.

Example usage of "supreme": "The supreme leader made a decision.". More examples on the page.