Crookedest: meaning, definitions and examples
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crookedest
[ หkrสkษชdษst ]
physical appearance
The term 'crookedest' is a superlative form of 'crooked', used to describe something that is the most bent or twisted in shape or form. It often applies to objects that are irregular or not straight, such as a crooked smile or a twisted road. Additionally, 'crookedest' can refer to morally corrupt or dishonest behavior, indicative of someone who engages in deceitful practices. It's commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts to emphasize extreme irregularity or dishonesty.
Synonyms
most bent, most dishonest, most twisted.
Examples of usage
- He was known for his crookedest deals in business.
- The crookedest tree in the forest stood out among the straight ones.
- Her crookedest smile made everyone laugh.
- They traveled down the crookedest road in the area.
Translations
Translations of the word "crookedest" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mais torto
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฌเคธเฅ เคเฅเคขเคผเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช der schiefste
๐ฎ๐ฉ paling bengkok
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐะนะบัะธะฒััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ najbardziej krzywy
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใๆฒใใฃใ
๐ซ๐ท le plus tordu
๐ช๐ธ el mรกs torcido
๐น๐ท en eฤri
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์ฅ ๋น๋ค์ด์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุฃูุซุฑ ุงูุญุฑุงููุง
๐จ๐ฟ nejkลivฤjลกรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ najkrivejลกรญ
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅผฏๆฒ็
๐ธ๐ฎ najbolj ukrivljen
๐ฎ๐ธ mest skakkur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตาฃ าะธััา
๐ฌ๐ช แงแแแแแแ แแแฎแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษn ษyri
๐ฒ๐ฝ el mรกs torcido
Etymology
The word 'crooked' originates from the Old English term 'crลc', which means 'bent' or 'curved'. It has evolved over time through Middle English as 'crooked', emphasizing a distortion from a straight line both in physical shapes and moral integrity. The superlative 'crookedest' is formed by adding the suffix '-est' to the adjective 'crooked'. This form highlights the extreme nature of the characteristic being described. The usage of 'crooked' has been present in English literature for centuries, illustrating both physical attributes and moral judgment. The evolution of the word reflects social attitudes towards deceitfulness, where 'crooked' often implies not just a shape, but also a disposition towards untrustworthiness or illegal activities.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #42,083, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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