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