supreme

The definition of supreme is the highest or best.

(adjective)

An example of supreme used as an adjective is in the phrase "the supreme ruler," which means the ultimate ruler of an area.

See supreme in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

Origin: L supremus, superl. of superus, that is above < super: see super-

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See supreme in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Origin:

Origin: Latin suprēmus

Origin: , superlative of superus, upper

Origin: , from super, over; see uper in Indo-European roots

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noun

A rich velouté made with chicken stock, cream, and egg yolks. Also called sauce suprême.
A dish made or served with this sauce, especially the breast and wing of chicken or other fowl. Also called suprême de volaille.
a. A sherbet glass with a large bowl.
b. A dessert served in such a glass.
a. A container, such as a glass bowl, used for serving cold food in an inner container that nestles on crushed or cracked ice.
b. Food served in such a vessel.

Origin:

Origin: French, supreme, suprême

Origin: , from Latin suprēmus, supreme; see supreme

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