Chiefly attributive. Greatest in degree. As a superlative of comparison: greatest in degree or extent; utmost; esp. (of an emotion or other internal…

figurative. Highest in rank, quality, etc. Obsolete.

Above others in rank or status; very, or the most, exalted, superior, or eminent (in some attribute or virtue).

In weakened sense in comparative and superlative constructions: high-ranking, having high authority… In the superlative (supremest, most supreme).