# craziest

/ˈkɹeɪziəst/ (US) · /kɹˈeɪzɪəst/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/craziest
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

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

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

## Examples

- That was the craziest movie I have ever seen.
- We had the craziest weather yesterday, with sunshine, rain, and snow all in one hour.
- 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.

## Pitfalls

- Not "the most craziest" but "the craziest" — Adjectives ending in 'y' form the superlative by changing 'y' to 'i' and adding 'est'; they do not use 'most'.

## Usage notes

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

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