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superlative vs congratulations

congratulations vs superlative

superlative and congratulations both are nouns.

superlative is an adjective but congratulations is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
superlative Yes Yes No No
congratulations Yes No No No
As nouns, congratulations is a hypernym of superlative; that is, congratulations is a word with a broader meaning than superlative:
  • superlative: an exaggerated expression (usually of praise)
  • congratulations: an expression of approval and commendation
Other hypernyms of superlative include extolment, kudos, praise.
superlative (noun) congratulations (noun)
an exaggerated expression (usually of praise) an expression of approval and commendation
the superlative form of an adjective or adverb
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
superlative (adjective) congratulations (adjective)
highest in quality
Difference between superlative and congratulations

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