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wealthiest

adj.
A2 Elementary US //ˈwɛɫθiəst// UK //wˈɛlθɪəst// wealth·i·est

adj. having the most money, property, or valuable things compared to everyone else in a group.

adj. the superlative form of 'wealthy'; describes the state of possessing the greatest amount of capital, assets, or resources within a specific population.


SIMPLE

He is the wealthiest person in our city.

CONTEXTUAL

The wealthiest nations often provide the most significant amount of international aid to developing regions.

COMPLEX

Historical records indicate that the wealthiest merchants in the port city exerted considerable influence over local governance and trade regulations during the fourteenth century.

Synonyms
Usage

Superlative adjective; typically preceded by the definite article 'the' and followed by a noun or a prepositional phrase defining the group.

Pitfall

the most wealthiestthe wealthiestWealthiest is already a superlative form; adding 'most' creates a double superlative error.

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