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crookedest

 

[ หˆkrสŠkษชdษ™st ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais torto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฌเคธเฅ‡ เคŸเฅ‡เคขเคผเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช der schiefste

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ paling bengkok

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะนะบั€ะธะฒั–ัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ najbardziej krzywy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœ€ใ‚‚ๆ›ฒใŒใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท le plus tordu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ el mรกs torcido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท en eฤŸri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์žฅ ๋น„๋šค์–ด์ง„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃูƒุซุฑ ุงู†ุญุฑุงูู‹ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nejkล™ivฤ›jลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ najkrivejลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ€ๅผฏๆ›ฒ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ najbolj ukrivljen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mest skakkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตาฃ า›ะธัั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ–แƒ” แƒ“แƒแƒฎแƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™n ษ™yri

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ el mรกs torcido

Etymology

The word 'crooked' originates from the Old English term 'crลc', 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.