1. Over and above; higher in quantity, quality, or degree than; more than; in addition; extra; exceeding or so as to exceed a norm; in or to an extreme or excessive degree or intensity; surpassing all or most others of its kind
2. Situated or placed above, on, or at the top of ; specifically; situated on the dorsal side of; next above or higher
3. Having the (specified) ingredient present in a large or unusually large proportion
4. Constituting a more inclusive category than that specified
5. Superior in status, title, or position

1. Extremely large
2. Including more than a specified category

To an extreme degree; SYN. extremely.

ETYM Theatrical Cant.
A superintendent.