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