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Word

sexiest

Phoneticssex·i·est

US/ˈsɛksiəst/

UK/sˈɛksɪəst/

Definition

adj. the most attractive or exciting. You use this to describe the person or thing that has the most appeal in a group.

adj. the superlative form of 'sexy'; refers to the highest degree of physical attractiveness or general appeal. Often used in media to rank the most desirable or trendy items or people.

Examples

“He was voted the sexiest man alive this year.”

“The magazine published its annual list of the sexiest travel destinations for young couples.”

“While the marketing team focused on technical specs, the CEO insisted that the new interface was the sexiest feature they had ever developed for the consumer market.”

Examples

simple

“He was voted the sexiest man alive this year.”

contextual

“The magazine published its annual list of the sexiest travel destinations for young couples.”

complex

“While the marketing team focused on technical specs, the CEO insisted that the new interface was the sexiest feature they had ever developed for the consumer market.”

Usage

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

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