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healthiest

adj.
A2 Elementary US //ˈhɛɫθiɪst// UK //hˈɛlθɪəst// health·i·est

adj. having the best physical or mental condition compared to everyone else in a group. You use this to describe the person or thing that is the most fit, strong, or good for your body.

adj. the superlative form of 'healthy'; indicates the highest degree of physical wellbeing or nutritional benefit within a set. Typically follows 'the' and precedes a noun or follows a linking verb.


SIMPLE

She is the healthiest person in our family.

CONTEXTUAL

After comparing all the options on the menu, he chose the salad because it was the healthiest choice available.

COMPLEX

While many athletes claim to be the healthiest members of society, true wellness requires a balance of physical strength, mental clarity, and consistent nutritional habits.

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Superlative adjective — typically preceded by the definite article 'the'.

Pitfall

the most healthiestthe healthiestLearners often use 'most' with superlative forms that already end in '-est'. 'Healthy' follows the rule for two-syllable adjectives ending in 'y', changing 'y' to 'i' and adding '-est'.

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