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supreme

Meaning in simple English

US /səˈpriːm/ · UK /suːˈpriːm/

supreme means: Having more power or authority than anything or anyone else.

adjective

HIGHEST AUTHORITYC1

Having more power or authority than anything or anyone else.

  • The constitution is the supreme law.
  • The council has supreme authority over the army.
  • Who holds supreme power in this country?

Similar words: highest, ultimate

Common phrases: supreme authority, supreme law, supreme power, supreme leader

OUTSTANDING QUALITYC1

Better than almost anything else, or showing an extremely high level of a quality.

  • She played with supreme skill.
  • Rescuing them took supreme courage.
  • This painting is his supreme achievement.

Similar words: outstanding, superb, exceptional

Common phrases: supreme skill, supreme courage, supreme achievement

GREATEST DEGREEC2

As great or strong as possible.

  • This matter is of supreme importance.
  • He spoke with supreme confidence.
  • She made a supreme effort to stay calm.

Similar words: utmost, greatest, maximum

Common phrases: supreme importance, supreme confidence, supreme effort

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