English · Adjectives
scariest
/ˈskeəriɪst/
[/ˈskeəriɪst/]
superlative of scary
Beginneradjective
Definition
Superlative form of 'scary'. Used to say something is the most scary of all.
Example
It was the scariest night of my life.
It was the scariest night of my life.
Etymology
From 'scary' plus the superlative suffix '-est'. The final 'y' changes to 'i' before the suffix.
How & Where It’s Used
Used with 'the' to mark the highest degree in a group.