English · Adjectives

sourest

/ˈsaʊərɪst/

[/ˈsaʊərɪst/]

superlative of sour

Beginneradjective

Definition

Superlative form of 'sour'. Used to say something is the most sour of all.

Example

It is the sourest sweet in the box.

It is the sourest sweet in the box.

Etymology

From 'sour' plus the superlative suffix '-est'.

How & Where It’s Used

Used with 'the' to mark the highest degree in a group.

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