English · Adjectives
youngest
/ˈjʌŋɡɪst/
[/ˈjʌŋɡɪst/]
superlative of young
Beginneradjective
Definition
Superlative form of 'young'. Used to say something is the most young of all.
Example
He is the youngest child in the family.
He is the youngest child in the family.
Etymology
From 'young' plus the superlative suffix '-est'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used with 'the' to mark the highest degree in a group.