English · Adjectives
plainest
/ˈpleɪnɪst/
[/ˈpleɪnɪst/]
superlative of plain
Beginneradjective
Definition
Superlative form of 'plain'. Used to say something is the most plain of all.
Example
It is the plainest design in the catalogue.
It is the plainest design in the catalogue.
Etymology
From 'plain' plus the superlative suffix '-est'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used with 'the' to mark the highest degree in a group.