English · Adjectives
wettest
/ˈwɛtɪst/
[/ˈwɛtɪst/]
superlative of wet
Beginneradjective
Definition
Superlative form of 'wet'. Used to say something is the most wet of all.
Example
It was the wettest month on record.
It was the wettest month on record.
Etymology
From 'wet' 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.