Faintest: meaning, definitions and examples
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faintest
[ ˈfeɪntɪst ]
degree of intensity
The term 'faintest' refers to something that is barely perceptible or is present in the least amount. It often describes a weak or dim quality, such as a light or sound that is not strong enough to be easily noticed. In different contexts, it can refer to the faintest idea or perception of something, implying a minimal understanding or awareness.
Synonyms
barest, least, slightest, smallest
Examples of usage
- I can feel the faintest hint of lavender in the air.
- He had the faintest notion that something was wrong.
- She heard the faintest whisper in the quiet room.
Translations
Translations of the word "faintest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais fraco
🇮🇳 सबसे कमजोर
🇩🇪 schwächste
🇮🇩 terlemah
🇺🇦 найслабший
🇵🇱 najsłabszy
🇯🇵 最も弱い
🇫🇷 le plus faible
🇪🇸 el más débil
🇹🇷 en zayıf
🇰🇷 가장 약한
🇸🇦 الأضعف
🇨🇿 nejslabší
🇸🇰 najslabší
🇨🇳 最弱
🇸🇮 najšibkejši
🇮🇸 veikasta veikasta
🇰🇿 ең әлсіз
🇬🇪 ყველაზე სუსტი
🇦🇿 ən zəif
🇲🇽 el más débil
Etymology
The word 'faintest' is derived from the Middle English word 'feint', which came from the Old French 'feint', meaning 'feigned'. This, in turn, has roots in the Latin word 'fingere', meaning 'to shape or form'. Over time, the prefix 'faint-' evolved to describe something that is weak, dim, or lacking in accuracy. The superlative form 'faintest' specifically highlights the lowest degree of intensity or clarity within this context. The development of the word has allowed it to fit into various scenarios, including descriptions in literature and everyday conversations where minimalism and subtlety are involved.