Butteriest: meaning, definitions and examples
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butteriest
[ ˈbətərēəst ]
food quality
The term 'butteriest' is the superlative form of the adjective 'buttery,' which describes something that is rich, creamy, and smooth, often referring to the texture or flavor reminiscent of butter. Foods described as 'butteriest' are typically the most indulgent in terms of buttery flavor or texture compared to others. It's commonly used in cooking and culinary descriptions, especially related to pastries, sauces, and baked goods.
Synonyms
creamiest, richest, smoothest.
Examples of usage
- This is the butteriest croissant I've ever tasted.
- He prefers the butteriest popcorn at the movies.
- The chef prepared the butteriest sauce for the pasta.
- This pie has the butteriest crust I've encountered.
Translations
Translations of the word "butteriest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais amanteigado
🇮🇳 सबसे मक्खनदार
🇩🇪 butterreichste
🇮🇩 terbutter
🇺🇦 наймаслянистіший
🇵🇱 najbardziej maślany
🇯🇵 最もバターの効いた
🇫🇷 le plus beurré
🇪🇸 el más mantecoso
🇹🇷 en yağlı
🇰🇷 가장 버터 같은
🇸🇦 الأكثر زبدة
🇨🇿 nejmáslovější
🇸🇰 najmaslovejší
🇨🇳 最黄油的
🇸🇮 najbolj maslen
🇮🇸 fyllst í smjöri
🇰🇿 ең майлы
🇬🇪 ყველაზე კარაქიანი
🇦🇿 ən kərə yağlı
🇲🇽 el más mantecoso
Etymology
The word 'buttery' originates from the Old French word 'buttere,' derived from 'butter,' which traces back to the Latin 'butyrum.' The concept of something being buttery relates directly to the culinary use of butter, which has been used since ancient times as a cooking and flavoring agent. As language evolved, so did the forms of words related to butter, leading to comparative and superlative forms such as 'buttery,' 'more buttery,' and 'butteriest.' The transition into English allowed the term to retain its link to the rich, creamy characteristics of butter, completely transforming into an adjective that describes not just butter itself but other rich food textures and flavors that evoke the same sensations.