Baldest: meaning, definitions and examples

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baldest

 

[ ˈbɔːldɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical appearance

The term 'baldest' is the superlative form of 'bald,' which refers to the state of having little or no hair on the scalp. It indicates the highest degree of baldness among a group of individuals. This word can be used to describe a person's hair loss or alopecia in a comparative manner. People might use the term in various contexts, including casual conversation or medical discussions about hair loss conditions.

Synonyms

denuded, hairless, shaved, shorn

Examples of usage

  • He is the baldest man in the office.
  • Among my friends, he is the baldest.
  • After years of thinning, he has become the baldest of the group.

Translations

Translations of the word "baldest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais careca

🇮🇳 सबसे गंजा

🇩🇪 am kahlsten

🇮🇩 paling botak

🇺🇦 найлисиний

🇵🇱 najbardziej łysy

🇯🇵 最も禿げた

🇫🇷 le plus chauve

🇪🇸 el más calvo

🇹🇷 en kel

🇰🇷 가장 대머리인

🇸🇦 الأصلع الأكثر

🇨🇿 nejholější

🇸🇰 najholatejší

🇨🇳 最秃的

🇸🇮 najbolj plešast

🇮🇸 það er mest sköllótt

🇰🇿 ең жалаңаш

🇬🇪 ყველაზე ხუჭუჭა

🇦🇿 ən kəllə

🇲🇽 el más calvo

Word origin

The word 'bald' has its roots in Old English 'beald,' which meant 'bold' or 'brave.' Over time, the meaning shifted to refer more specifically to the lack of hair on the head. Its usage has evolved through Middle English and into Modern English, where it became associated with hair loss. The suffix '-est' indicates the superlative degree in English, making 'baldest' a term used to describe someone who is the most bald compared to others. In various cultures, being bald can carry different connotations, ranging from aging and wisdom to masculinity and style, reflecting a rich tapestry of social implications associated with baldness.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,723, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.