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Word

smartest

US/ˈsmɑɹtəst/

UK/smˈɑːtəst/

Definition

adj. the most intelligent or clever. It can also describe the most stylish or neat clothing.

adj. the superlative form of 'smart'; indicates the highest degree of intelligence or, in British English, the highest degree of sartorial neatness.

Examples

“She is the smartest student in our class.”

“He made sure to wear his smartest suit for the final interview to make a good impression.”

“The committee chose the smartest candidate, noting that her ability to solve complex problems far exceeded that of the other applicants.”

Examples

simple

“She is the smartest student in our class.”

contextual

“He made sure to wear his smartest suit for the final interview to make a good impression.”

complex

“The committee chose the smartest candidate, noting that her ability to solve complex problems far exceeded that of the other applicants.”

Usage

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

Pitfall

the most smartest

the smartest

Double superlatives are incorrect; 'smartest' already includes the meaning of 'most'.

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