# fairest

/ˈfɛɹɪst/ (US) · /fˈeəɹəst/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/fairest
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Superlative form of the adjective 'fair'. Often follows the definite article 'the'.

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