Supreme
Etymology
From Middle English suppreme, partly from Middle French suppreme, supreme and partly from its etymon, Latin suprēmus, superlative of superus (“that is above”). In the cooking sense, partly an independent borrowing of French suprême, partly merged with the existing English word.[1] Doublet of supremo.
Adjective
supreme (comparative supremer or more supreme, superlative supremest or most supreme)
- Dominant, having power over all others. Synonyms: predominant, preponderant, regnant
- (sometimes postpositive) Greatest, or the most excellent, extreme, superior, highest, or utmost.
supreme disgust
supreme courage
- (botany) Situated at the highest part or point.