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craziest

adj.
A2 Elementary US //ˈkɹeɪziəst// UK //kɹˈeɪzɪəst// cra·zi·est

adj. the most unusual, wild, or surprising thing in a group. You use it to describe something that is very far from normal.

adj. the superlative form of 'crazy'; describes the highest degree of eccentricity, absurdity, or intensity within a set.


SIMPLE

That was the craziest movie I have ever seen.

CONTEXTUAL

We had the craziest weather yesterday, with sunshine, rain, and snow all in one hour.

COMPLEX

The explorer recounted the craziest series of coincidences that led to the discovery of the hidden temple, leaving the audience questioning the boundary between luck and fate.

Synonyms
Usage

Superlative form of the adjective 'crazy'; requires the definite article 'the' when used before a noun.

Pitfall

the most craziestthe craziestAdjectives ending in 'y' form the superlative by changing 'y' to 'i' and adding 'est'; they do not use 'most'.

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