English · Adjectives

funniest

/ˈfʌniɪst/

[/ˈfʌniɪst/]

superlative of funny

Beginneradjective

Definition

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

Example

He is the funniest person I know.

He is the funniest person I know.

Etymology

From 'funny' plus the superlative suffix '-est'. The final 'y' changes to 'i' before the suffix.

How & Where It’s Used

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

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