Crawliest: meaning, definitions and examples
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crawliest
[ ˈkrɔːl.i.ɪst ]
superlative form
Crawliest is the superlative form of the adjective 'crawl,' which describes something that crawls in the most extreme manner. It is often used in a metaphorical sense to describe things that create an unsettling or creepy feeling.
Synonyms
creepiest, most crawling, most slithering.
Examples of usage
- The crawliest creature in the garden is the spider.
- I found the crawliest bugs under the old leaves.
- That movie had the crawliest scenes that made me shiver.
Translations
Translations of the word "crawliest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais rastejante
🇮🇳 सबसे रेंगने वाला
🇩🇪 am kriechendsten
🇮🇩 paling merayap
🇺🇦 найповзучіший
🇵🇱 najbardziej pełzający
🇯🇵 最も這う
🇫🇷 le plus rampant
🇪🇸 el más arrastrado
🇹🇷 en çok sürünen
🇰🇷 가장 기어가는
🇸🇦 الأكثر زحفًا
🇨🇿 nejvíce plazivý
🇸🇰 najviac plazivý
🇨🇳 最爬行的
🇸🇮 najbolj plazilen
🇮🇸 mest krabbandi
🇰🇿 ең жорғалаушы
🇬🇪 ყველაზე გასწვალებული
🇦🇿 ən sürünən
🇲🇽 el más arrastrado
Etymology
The word 'crawl' originated from the Old English word 'crūlan,' which meant 'to move slowly on the hands and knees.' This etymology reflects the physical act of crawling, which is associated with various creatures, including infants and certain animals. The addition of the superlative suffix '-iest' in English signifies the highest degree or the most extreme condition of the base adjective. Over time, 'crawliest' has been used not only to describe literal crawling but also to evoke feelings of discomfort or unease associated with slow, deliberate movements, often linked to insects or other creatures traditionally feared by humans. The linguistic evolution of this term illustrates how language can adapt to express both physical actions and the emotions they inspire.