English · Adjectives
most beautiful
/məʊst ˈbjuːtɪfʊl/
[/məʊst ˈbjuːtɪfʊl/]
superlative of beautiful
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Superlative form of 'beautiful', made with 'most' because the adjective has several syllables.
Example
It is the most beautiful place in the country.
It is the most beautiful place in the country.
Etymology
Formed analytically from 'most' plus 'beautiful' rather than by adding '-est'.
How & Where It’s Used
Longer adjectives use 'most' with 'the' instead of the '-est' ending.