Word
hottest
US/ˈhɑtəst/
UK/hˈɒtəst/
Definition
adj. having the highest temperature compared to everything else. It can also describe something that is very popular or exciting right now.
adj. the superlative form of hot, indicating the maximum degree of thermal energy or, figuratively, the peak of current popularity and trendiness.
Examples
“July is usually the hottest month of the year.”
“The tech company just released its hottest new gadget, and thousands of people are already waiting in line.”
“Climatologists confirmed that the previous decade was the hottest on record, prompting urgent discussions regarding global carbon emission targets and renewable energy transitions.”
Examples
simple
“July is usually the hottest month of the year.”
contextual
“The tech company just released its hottest new gadget, and thousands of people are already waiting in line.”
complex
“Climatologists confirmed that the previous decade was the hottest on record, prompting urgent discussions regarding global carbon emission targets and renewable energy transitions.”
Usage
Superlative form of the adjective 'hot'; requires the definite article 'the' when used before a noun.
Pitfall
the most hottest day
the hottest day
Short adjectives like 'hot' form the superlative by adding '-est'; using 'most' as well is a double superlative error.
Collocations
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