[su.preme] adj [L supremus, superl. of superus upper--more at superior] (ca. 1533) 1: highest in rank or authority "the ~ commander"
2: highest in degree or quality "~ endurance in war and in labour --R. W. Emerson"
3: ultimate, final "the ~ sacrifice" -- su.preme.ly adv -- su.preme.ness n