English · Adjectives
richest
/ˈrɪtʃɪst/
[/ˈrɪtʃɪst/]
superlative of rich
Beginneradjective
Definition
Superlative form of 'rich'. Used to say something is the most rich of all.
Example
She is the richest woman in town.
She is the richest woman in town.
Etymology
From 'rich' plus the superlative suffix '-est'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used with 'the' to mark the highest degree in a group.