Word
strangest
US/ˈstɹeɪndʒɪst/
UK/stɹˈeɪndʒəst/
Definition
adj. the most unusual, surprising, or difficult to understand. It is the superlative form of 'strange', used to compare three or more things.
adj. the superlative form of 'strange'; describes the most unusual, extraordinary, or inexplicable entity within a group. Typically used to identify a singular outlier in terms of familiarity or normalcy.
Examples
“That is the strangest story I have ever heard.”
“Of all the places we visited during our road trip, that abandoned desert town was definitely the strangest.”
“The scientist noted that the strangest aspect of the phenomenon was not its frequency, but the fact that it occurred only during total lunar eclipses.”
Examples
simple
“That is the strangest story I have ever heard.”
contextual
“Of all the places we visited during our road trip, that abandoned desert town was definitely the strangest.”
complex
“The scientist noted that the strangest aspect of the phenomenon was not its frequency, but the fact that it occurred only during total lunar eclipses.”
Usage
Superlative form; almost always preceded by the definite article 'the'.
Pitfall
the most strangest
the strangest
Learners often double-mark the superlative by using both 'most' and the '-est' suffix; only the suffix is needed for this one-syllable adjective.
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