greatest

Definition of Greatest in English :

highest in quality

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Greatest

adjective

1. the superlative of great

noun

2. the greatest

adj. great·er, great·est

1.

a. Very large in size, extent, or intensity: a great pile of rubble; a great storm.

b. Of a larger size than other, similar forms: the great anteater.

c. Large in quantity or number: A great throng awaited us. See Synonyms at large.

d. Extensive in time or distance: a great delay; a great way off.

2.

a. Remarkable or outstanding in magnitude, degree, or extent: a great crisis; great anticipation.

b. Of outstanding significance or importance: a great work of art.

c. Chief or principal: the great house on the estate.

d. Superior in quality or character; noble: a great man who dedicated himself to helping others.

e. Powerful; influential: one of the great nations of the West.

f. Eminent; distinguished: a great leader.

3. Informal

a. Very good; first-rate: We had a great time at the dance.

b. Very skillful: She is great at algebra.

c. Enthusiastic: a great lover of music.

4. Being one generation removed from the relative specified. Often used in combination: a great-granddaughter.

5. Archaic Pregnant.

n.

1. pl. greats or great One that is great: a composer considered among the greats.

2. Music

a. A division of most pipe organs, usually containing the most powerful ranks of pipes.

b. A similar division of other organs.

adv.
Informal

1. Very well: got along great with the teacher.

2. Used as an intensive with certain adjectives: a great big kiss.