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