Word
fairest
US/ˈfɛɹɪst/
UK/fˈeəɹəst/
Definition
adj. the most honest or right choice among several options. It can also describe someone who is very beautiful or has very light skin and hair.
adj. the superlative form of 'fair'; describes the highest degree of impartiality, justice, or aesthetic beauty. Often used in literary contexts to denote the most attractive individual in a group.
Examples
“We need to find the fairest way to share the work.”
“The manager decided that a random draw was the fairest method for assigning the holiday shifts.”
“While the mirror claimed she was the fairest in the land, the queen's obsession with beauty eventually led to her moral and political downfall.”
Examples
simple
“We need to find the fairest way to share the work.”
contextual
“The manager decided that a random draw was the fairest method for assigning the holiday shifts.”
complex
“While the mirror claimed she was the fairest in the land, the queen's obsession with beauty eventually led to her moral and political downfall.”
Usage
Superlative form of the adjective 'fair'. Often follows the definite article 'the'.
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