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