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