adj.
Pronunciation: s ə - ' pr ē m, sü-
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin supremus, superlative of superus upper ― more at SUPERIOR
Date: 1513
1 : highest in rank or authority <the supreme commander>
2 : highest in degree or quality < supreme endurance in war and in labour ― R. W. Emerson>
3 : ULTIMATE , FINAL <the supreme sacrifice>
– su · preme · ly adverb
– su · preme · ness noun