English · Adjectives

healthiest

/ˈhɛlθiɪst/

[/ˈhɛlθiɪst/]

superlative of healthy

Beginneradjective

Definition

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

Example

It is the healthiest choice on the menu.

It is the healthiest choice on the menu.

Etymology

From 'healthy' 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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