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