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