GREATEST

Relatively large in scale, size, extent, number (i.e. having many parts or members) or duration (i.e. relatively long); very big.

Example: "A great storm is approaching our shores."

Of larger size or more importance than others of its kind.

Example: "The great auk"

(qualifying nouns of family relationship) involving more generations than the qualified word implies — as many extra generations as repetitions of the word great (from 1510s). [see derived terms]

Example: "Great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, great-great-great-grandfather"

(followed by 'with') pregnant; large with young; full of.

Example: "Great with child"

(except with 'friend' and similar words such as 'mate','buddy') intimate; familiar.

Extreme or more than usual.

Example: "Great worry"

Of significant importance or consequence; important.

Example: "A great decision"

(applied to actions, thoughts and feelings) arising from or possessing idealism; admirable; superior; commanding; heroic; illustrious; eminent.

Example: "A great deed"

Impressive or striking.

Example: "A great show of wealth"

Much in use; favoured.

Example: "Poetry was a great convention of the romantic era."

(applied to persons) endowed with extraordinary powers; of exceptional talents or achievements; uncommonly gifted; able to accomplish vast results; remarkable; strong; powerful; mighty; noble.

Example: "A great hero, scholar, genius, philosopher, writer etc."

Title referring to an important leader.

Example: "Alexander the great"

Doing or exemplifying (a characteristic or pursuit) on a large scale; active or enthusiastic.

Example: "He's not a great one for reading."

(often followed by 'at') skilful or adroit.

Example: "You are great at singing."

Very good; excellent; wonderful; fantastic (from 1848).

Example: "Dinner was great."

Intensifying a word or expression, used in mild oaths.

Example: "Great scott!"