absolute superlative

Definition

In Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Catalan: the form of an adjective formed by adding the suffixes -issimo, -ísimo, -íssimo, -érrimo, -imo, or -íssim to the adjective (with any final vowel dropped) to express a superlative that cannot be exceeded, having the sense “as ... as possible”.

Example Sentences

• "Am citit un articol foarte interesant. (I've read a very interesting article)."
• "Am citit o carte tare proastă. (I read a very bad book)."
• "Am văzut un film extrem de interesant. (I saw an extremely interesting movie)."

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