English · Adjectives
thinnest
/ˈθɪnɪst/
[/ˈθɪnɪst/]
superlative of thin
Beginneradjective
Definition
Superlative form of 'thin'. Used to say something is the most thin of all.
Example
It is the thinnest paper in the shop.
It is the thinnest paper in the shop.
Etymology
From 'thin' plus the superlative suffix '-est'. The final consonant doubles before the suffix.
How & Where It’s Used
Used with 'the' to mark the highest degree in a group.