Best synonyms

optimum

Most favorable or desirable; best; optimal

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foremost

First in physical position or place:

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greater

Comparative form of great: more great

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supreme

The definition of supreme is the highest or best.

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greatest

Superlative form of great: most great

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unsurpassed

Surpassing all others in some way

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sans pareil (French)

Generally excellent

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matchless

Having no match or equal; unsurpassed:

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beyond compare

Generally excellent

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inimitable

Beyond imitation, surpassing all others, matchless.

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salt-of-the-earth

Any person or persons regarded as representing the best or noblest of traditional values

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superlative

(Grammar) Of, relating to, or being the extreme degree of comparison of an adjective or adverb, as in best or brightest.

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peerless

Without equal; unrivaled

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of the elite

Applied especially to people

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prime

The period of best performance or peak activity:

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excellent (related)

Outstandingly good of its kind; of exceptional merit, virtue, etc.

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unequaled

Not matched or paralleled by others of its kind; unrivaled.

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prize

(Obs.) The act of capturing

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most advantageous

Generally excellent

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cream-of-the-crop

(Idiomatic) The best or most desirable among some selection.

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poorest (antonym)

Superlative form of poor: most poor.

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first

(Uncountable) The first gear of an engine.

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paramount

Ranking higher than any other, as in power or importance; chief; supreme

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vanquish

To defeat or conquer in battle; subjugate.

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crÃ¨me de la crÃ¨me (French)

The superlative or most preferable part of something

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defeat (related)

To defeat is defined as to beat someone at something or to prevent something from happening.

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tip-top

Excellent

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most favorable

Generally excellent

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flower

Lavender rose - enchantment, love at first sight

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cream

(Medicine) A viscous aqueous oil/fat emulsion with a medicament added, used to apply that medicament to the skin. (compare with ointment)

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worst (antonym)

Used with the definite article and an implied noun: something that is worst.

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noble (related)

Having excellent qualities; superior

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surpass (related)

To be greater than, as in degree or quality; exceed:

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subjugate

To subjugate is to bring something or someone under your control and to force submission or compliance.

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top

A person or thing first in order, excellence, importance, etc.

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second-to-none

As good as the best, as in quality or reputation; inferior to no one else or to nothing else of the same kind.

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choice

One selection or preference; that which is chosen or decided; the outcome of a decision.

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lick

To pass or lap quickly and rapidly:

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conquer

To gain, win, or obtain by effort.

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most desirable

Generally excellent

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highest-quality

Applied especially to things

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socially preferred

Applied especially to people

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lowest (antonym)

Superlative form of low: most low

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prevail against

To win a victory over, as in battle or a competition

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trim

To reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess; e.g. 'trim a hedge', 'trim a beard'.

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win (related)

To receive as a prize or reward for performance:

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culminating

Generally excellent

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crowning

Supreme; of a surpassing quality or quantity.

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unrivaled

Having no rival, equal, or competitor; matchless; peerless

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utmost

The most or the greatest that is possible; extreme limit or degree

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most outstanding

Generally excellent

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big (related)

Filled up; brimming over:

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greeting (related)

A conventional phrase used to start a letter or conversation or otherwise to acknowledge a person's arrival or presence.

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unmatchable

Unable to be matched

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securest

Reliable; dependable:

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dearest

Greatly valued; precious:

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brightest

Happy, in good spirits.

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cleverest

The definition of clever is being smart or having the skills to do something well.

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larger

Comparative form of large: more large

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triumph over

To win a victory over, as in battle or a competition

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go someone one better

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most suitable

Generally excellent

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top-of-the-line

Of the highest quality; first-rate

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belonging to the upper classes

Applied especially to people

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favorite

Expected or most probable to win.

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superordinary

Above or beyond what is ordinary.

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regard

Regard is defined as consideration or attention for something or someone.

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outshine

To exceed something or someone else, especially in an obvious or flamboyant manner

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aristocratic; see cultured

Applied especially to people

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subdue

To make less intense or prominent; reduce or tone down:

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lose (antonym)

Lose is defined as to wind up without something or to fail in a competition.

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get (or have) the better of

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worthiest

Honourable or admirable

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stablest

Reliable, dependable

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truest

Sincerely felt or expressed; unfeigned:

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tidiest

Rather large; considerable

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healthiest

The definition of healthy is someone or something that has, appears to have or helps to produce good health.

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preeminent

Superior to or notable above all others; outstanding.

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leading

Having a position in the lead; foremost:

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unparalleled

Without parallel, equal, or match; unequaled.

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distinguishedcultured

Applied especially to people

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distinguished

Dignified in conduct or appearance:

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finest

(Informal) The members of the police force (of a specified city)

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pick

A heavy tool used as in breaking up soil or rock: the metal head is long, narrow, and slightly curved, and pointed at one or both ends, with a wooden handle fitted into its center

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elite

A member of such a group:

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pick of the crop

The superlative or most preferable part of something

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tops

(Darts) The uppermost field of a dartboard; the double-20 field

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get-the-better-of

(Idiomatic) To trick or con.

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overcome

To overcome is to prevail in spite of adversity, to successfully solve a problem or defeat an opponent, or to be consumed with something.

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outdo

To do more or better than (another) in performance or action.

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consummate

Complete in every detail, perfect, absolute.

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superordinate

(Logic) Of or being the relation of a broader category to a narrower category that it encompasses, such as metal in relation to iron.

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ultimate

The definition of ultimate is something that is the best of its kind.

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chosen

The elect considered as a group. Often used with the.

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optimal

Most favorable or desirable; optimum.

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better

Healthier or more fit than before:

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largest

Superlative form of large: most large

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most

Greatest in amount, extent, or degree:

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respect

Due regard for something considered important or authoritative:

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transcend

To pass beyond the limits of something.

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master

To master is defined as to become an expert in something or to gain control over something or someone.

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rout

(Now chiefly dialectal) To beat; strike; assail with blows.

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surmount

The definition of surmount is to overcome or succeed in spite of difficulty, or to be on top.

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whip

(Slang) To defeat, as in a contest or game.

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ace

(Slang) To receive a grade of A on:

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flower of the flock

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pick of the bunch (or crop)

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go beyond

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go one better

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carry (or win) the day

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get (or have) the best of

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biggest

Of great size, extent, or capacity; large

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good (related)

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choicest

Superlative form of choice: most choice

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highest

Superlative form of high: most high

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transcendent

Free from constraints of the material world

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premium

Of superior quality or value:

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incomparable

(Rare) Not able to be compared.

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boss

To exercise authoritative control over; to lord over; to boss around; to tell (someone) what to do, often repeatedly.

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crÃ¨me de la crÃ¨me

The superlative or most preferable part of something

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outrun

To run faster, farther, or better than

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pass

To cease; come to an end

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beat

To force to withdraw or retreat:

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first-rate

(Idiomatic) superb, exceptional; of the best sort; very high quality

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nulli secundus

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richest

Superlative form of rich: most rich The one who has the most money.

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supereminent

Superior to or notable above all others; outstanding; supremely remarkable. [from 16th c.]

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superior

Superior means higher or greater in value.

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highlight

The representation or effect of such light in a painting, photograph, etc.

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vintage

Vintage is defined as how much wine was produced in a particular area during one season, the year and region a wine was produced or a specific model of car from a particular production year.

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bad

(UK, dialect) To shell (a walnut).

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exceed

To go or be beyond (a limit, limiting regulation, measure, etc.)

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outmatch

To surpass or be better than something or someone else

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outstrip

To outrun or leave behind.

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pip

(Brit.) To defeat in a competition by a narrow margin

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primo

To begin with; first of all

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topnotch

To be greater or better than

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incorrect (antonym)

Not correct; erroneous or wrong.

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not right (antonym)

correct, right

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least (antonym)

Little

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fewest (antonym)

most

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surrender (antonym)

(Law) To effectuate a surrender of.

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give up (antonym)

To relinquish

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topper

A single-handed dinghy, 11 foot (3.6 metres) in length, with only one sail.

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outflank

To thwart; outwit

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trump

To get the better of (an adversary or competitor, for example) by using a crucial, often hidden resource.

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scoop

To pick up, gather, or collect swiftly and smoothly:

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safest

Usable in specified conditions without being damaged. Often used in combination:

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ripest

Sufficiently advanced; far enough along (for some purpose)

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rightest

Having a right angle:

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soundest

Based on valid reasoning; having no logical flaws:

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nearest

Nearly occurring but not actually happening:

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fairest

Just to all parties; equitable:

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saintliest

Like or characteristic of a saint; befitting a holy person; saintlike.

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readiest

Prepared or available for service, action, or progress:

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amplest

More than enough; abundant

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fussiest

Showing or needing careful attention

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solidest

Upstanding or dependable:

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kindliest

Kind; gracious; benign

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roundest

Not lacking part; full; complete

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fullest

Complete in every particular:

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completest

Lacking no component part; full; whole; entire

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nicest

In good taste

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fittest

The definition of fit is proper, appropriate or in good physical condition.

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brawest

Dressed in a fine or showy manner.

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bonniest

Physically attractive or appealing; pretty.

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realest

Genuine and authentic; not artificial or spurious:

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evilest (antonym)

Morally bad or wrong; wicked:

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rottenest (antonym)

Made weak or unsound by rot:

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falsest (antonym)

Deliberately untrue:

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vilest (antonym)

Morally depraved; ignoble or wicked:

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wickedest (antonym)

Evil or immoral:

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naughtiest (antonym)

Indecent; improper:

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meanest (antonym)

Tending toward or characterized by cruelty or violence:

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fakest (antonym)

Fraudulent; not genuine; sham; false

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ablest (related)

The definition of able is to have the skills or strength to do a task.

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noblest (related)

The definition of noble is someone who has high morals and ideals or people who are royalty or who have good breeding.

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pleasantest (related)

Giving or affording pleasure or enjoyment; agreeable:

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kindest (related)

The definition of kind is warm, generous or sympathetic.

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best (related)

Attractive; handsome:

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part (related)

Of or having to do with only a part; partial

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the best (related)

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not easy (related)

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difficult (related)

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good-idea (related)

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nonpareil

Having no equal; peerless:

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in a class by itself

Generally excellent

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grand

Dignified or noble, as in appearance or effect:

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ultimacy

The condition of being ultimate

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strictest

Tense; not relaxed.

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freshest (related)

Revived or reinvigorated; refreshed:

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nonesuch

Generally excellent

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unexcelled

Excelling all others in some way.

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champion

Excellent; beyond compare.

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panglossian

Blindly or naively optimistic.

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ne-plus-ultra

The highest possible state, degree, or condition of quality; nothing better

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preeminence

The status of being preeminent, dominant or ascendant.

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excel

(Intransitive) To be much better than others.

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C. H. Best

Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978)

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charles herbert best

Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978)

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edge

(Cricket) To hit the ball with an edge of the bat, causing a fine deflection.

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relent (antonym)

To become less severe or intense; slacken:

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par-excellence

Being the best or truest of a kind; quintessential:

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