"superlatively" meaning in English

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Adverb

Forms: more superlatively [comparative], most superlatively [superlative]
Etymology: From superlative + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|superlative|ly}} superlative + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} superlatively (comparative more superlatively, superlative most superlatively)
  1. In a superlative manner; in the greatest possible way. Derived forms: super-superlatively
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