English · Adjectives

dimmest

/ˈdɪmɪst/

[/ˈdɪmɪst/]

superlative of dim

Beginneradjective

Definition

Superlative form of 'dim'. Used to say something is the most dim of all.

Example

It is the dimmest bulb in the house.

It is the dimmest bulb in the house.

Etymology

From 'dim' plus the superlative suffix '-est'. The final consonant doubles before the suffix.

How & Where It’s Used

Used with 'the' to mark the highest degree in a group.

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