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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