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